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Leeds transfer round-up: Ben Doak update as medical scheduled

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08 Aug 2025, 12:50 pm

Leeds United are still looking to get signings over the line ahead of the new Premier League season.

Despite the Peacocks bringing in seven new faces so far, Daniel Farke is still not satisfied.

Numerous positions could be strengthened, including on the wing as well as up top.

However, departures could also take place at Leeds over the coming weeks.

Therefore, MOT Leeds News has rounded up all of the transfer news from the past 24 hours.

Facundo Buonanotte spent last season on loan to Leicester City (Credit: Imago)

Leeds open to exploring possibility of Facundo Buonanotte transfer

Leeds have been tracking Argentinian playmaker Facundo Buonanotte throughout the transfer window.

The 20-year-old spent last season on loan at Leicester City from Brighton.

Buonanotte is believed to have plenty of potential and is already an Argentine international.

Competition	Appearances	Goals	Assists
Premier League	31	5	2

Buonanotte Premier League record last season

Now, it has been confirmed that Leeds do hold a genuine interest in Buonanotte ahead of the new Premier League season.

However, confidence of getting a deal done is low, with Borussia Dortmund also keen.

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke waving at fans

Daniel Farke still wants to reinforce his attack (Credit: Imago)

Liverpool want £20m for Ben Doak

Elsewhere, Leeds are also keen on bringing in a new winger this summer.

After the failed attempt to sign Igor Paixao, Farke has quickly moved on to other targets.

Now, Leeds have reignited their interest in Ben Doak after his successful loan spell at Middlesbrough.

Leeds pursued Doak in January
The winger has highly impressive at Middlesbrough and won the EFL Young Player of the Month for November
Doak is also a Scottish international with six caps

Farke has since made contact with Liverpool for the winger, and talks could progress quickly.

Liverpool are said to want £20million for Doak, a fee that Leeds can afford.

Mateo Joseph has struggled at Leeds (Credit: Imago)

Mateo Joseph undergoing medical ahead of Mallorca transfer

On the departures front, it looks ever more likely that Mateo Joseph will leave Leeds this summer.

The striker has struggled to adapt at the Yorkshire club and has consistently underperformed.

Now, Joseph is understood to be undergoing a medical at Mallorca ahead of a move away.

This will see him go out on loan to the Spanish side as he hopes to get his career back on track.

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Mateo Joseph

Ben Doak

Facundo Buonanotte