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Scott Mason

Tue 26 May 2026 20:10, UK

Lois Openda could be on the move to Leeds United in the summer transfer window, with the Belgian linked to Daniel Farke’s side.

The Whites maintained their Premier League status and will now be looking to improve on their squad options to avoid another relegation battle.

Openda, who has had a tough time in Italy, has been mooted as a potential attacking signing, with the likes of Joel Piroe expected to leave.

The 26-year-old would undoubtedly be an upgrade, and a move for the striker may have now been boosted.

Ahead of Leeds’ summer window, the final day of the Serie A could have a knock-on effect for the Elland Road outfit.

How Leeds could have Lois Openda advantage now

Openda has been mooted as a target for Leeds, but the process to acquire the Belgian could be more straightforward heading into the transfer window.

After Juventus missed out on the Champions League, it has been reported the Old Lady needs to make up the revenue loss said to be between €55-60million (£47.5-51.8million).

That is as reported by Gazzetta dello Sport, which names Openda as one of the stars that could help recoup those funds.

As previously reported, a loan with a conditional obligation or obligation to buy could be the most likely outcome, with the Belgian’s £3.4m salary said to be off-putting for any interesting parties.

With an obligation or conditional obligation, Juventus would be able to mark the fee down on their books for next season.

With Juventus failing to make the Champions League, the Whites certainly hold some more negotiating power and could even include the Turin-based club to cover a portion of that wage.

They could use this to their advantage to make sure they get the best possible deal if Openda is still on their transfer radar.

Time will tell what happens in the upcoming window, but this is certainly a positive for the Whites.

How would Lois Openda perform in the Premier League?

Making the jump from Serie A to the Premier League is not an easy one to make, but as Noah Okafor has shown this season, it is certainly possible.

Openda would thrive for the Whites in games where they hold little possession and have plenty of space to play the ball behind.

The Belgian has had a tough season in Italy, but one poor spell should not take away from the goalscoring prowess he has previously shown.

The 26-year-old scored 24 goals in the 2023-2024 Bundesliga season, and the next year hit double figures in goal contributions again.