(Credit: Imago)

Leeds can seal headline transfer before deadline as 'craziest' window begins

Alex is a lifelong Sunderland supporter who's been reporting on Mackem News since April 2025. Indeed, he started working for Breaking Media in April and has since graduated from St Mary's University as a NCTJ Gold Standard-accredited journalist, having completed his Master's degree in Sports Journalism. Alex previously worked for Football League World and has featured on the Roker Report, providing his opinion on all things Sunderland. While getting to the games is tricky, given his job, one of the highlights of his life was watching (and crying) as the Black Cats defeated Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium last season.

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23 Aug 2025, 3:15 am

Leeds United have already completed a wealth of business this summer, but more signings could be on the horizon.

Noah Okafor is the latest addition at Elland Road, having signed from AC Milan for £18million.

However, it has not all been plain sailing as Sunderland beat Leeds to several players earlier in the window.

With the deadline looming large, could the Peacocks seal a headline transfer before it shuts?

Okafor will provide a threat on the left-wing (Credit: Manh Tung, Breaking Media)

This story includes exclusive comment from football finance expert Dr Daniel Plumley.

Leeds can sign a couple more players before transfer deadline

Daniel Farke's side secured a statement win over Everton on the opening day of the Premier League season.

Like Sunderland, the Peacocks caught the eye, with many believing they have what it takes to survive in the top flight.

Now, football finance expert Dan Plumley has weighed in on whether the Yorkshire club could make more signings before 1 September, having yet to hit £100m.

"I think it's still possible, yes, and this is the craziest part of the window, isn't it, where, never say never about anything", he exclusively told MOT Leeds News.

Leeds have already spent substantially
Sunderland and Burnley have spent more than the Peacocks
The Whites have an interest in defenders

"You're right in the fact that Sunderland's behaviour probably changes the expectations of Leeds and Burnley fans as a direct example, but also some clubs that were near the bottom end of the table last season.

"So it's how other clubs behave in the mix, but yes, I certainly think it's feasible that you could see a couple more incoming at Leeds, and of course, they've got off to a good start as well, which always helps, so you know you can work off of that a little bit.

"As I say, this is the point in the window where you don't rule anything out."

James Justin puffs out his cheeks for Leicester City.

James Justin could be on the move this summer (Credit: Imago)

Who could arrive at Elland Road before the transfer window closes?

With time ticking, the Peacocks must act quickly if they are to bring in more players before the deadline, but who are they considering?

Leeds could follow up Okafor with James Justin as Farke looks to add another full-back to his Premier League squad.

With Isaac Schmidt seemingly heading out the Elland Road doors, it would be wise for the Yorkshire club to find a replacement.

Indeed, the Whites want to find a replacement before Schmidt can leave, with Bournemouth's James Hill admired by Farke.

After a positive start to the Premier League, the Elland Road club must now end the window in the same fashion.

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