Leeds United now locked in talks for Karl Darlow transfer after Ethan Ampadu as 49ers update emerges
Leeds United are already in talks to sign Newcastle keeper Karl Darlow after a deal for Chelsea defender Ethan Ampadu was agreed, according to i News.
The online source has reported on its website that the Whites are locked in transfer talks with Newcastle and Chelsea as significant work begins.
It is shared that the 49ers know that significant work is needed at the club as they look to catch up after their takeover was finally confirmed late on Monday (17 July).
Leeds have now started their “major recruitment drive” ahead of the new Championship season starting against Cardiff on 06 August.
Ampadu looks set to be the first senior arrival at Elland Road already, with the takeover sparking new appointments and transfers advancing very quickly.
It looks as though Darlow could be next with Illan Meslier wanted elsewhere with decisions to be made on the future of many first-team stars.
Lining them up.
It is no coincidence that as soon as the 49ers takeover was confirmed, we are starting to see real movement across all sections of the club.
Of course, the American consortium and owners are now free to take the club wherever they like without having to get any green lights from Andrea Radrizzani.
Ampadu is a superb first signing, especially in the Championship and for the bargain fee of £7million, given his young age and how many international caps he has.
Darlow would be another solid arrival with his experience in the Premier League and the Championship, as he likely looks for a new home and the number one shirt wherever he goes.
Leeds are likely to make massive profit on Meslier should he leave as expected, with no one his age having as much experience in English football.
Changes are coming at Leeds, and the second signing could very quickly follow this week as we start to see just how powerful the 49ers can be.
In other Leeds United news, the Whites have made their demand to sell another defender this summer