Leeds United ready three ‘key new transfers’ after Anton Stach announcement
Leeds United have confirmed the signing of German midfielder Anton Stach.
The 26-year-old joins Daniel Farke’s squad after an initial £17million deal was agreed with Bundesliga club Hoffenheim.
Stach is Leeds’ sixth signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Jaka Bijol, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Sebastiaan Bornauw, Lukas Nmecha and Sean Longstaff.
And the Whites are not expected to stop there, with several further reinforcements expected to bolster Farke’s options in the coming weeks.
Leeds target three key additions
According to Graham Smyth (22 July), Leeds are still in the market for three key additions to their starting XI, following the signing of Stach.
A striker, a left-winger, and a goalkeeper are targeted by the Whites, and more could follow after, with transfer chiefs at Elland Road determined to supply Farke with strength in depth.
Leeds’ pre-season opener against Manchester United went some way to highlighting their need for a new number nine.
Farke’s side had several chances but failed to find the net, the game ultimately ending scoreless.
First-choice striker Joel Piroe enjoyed a prolific season in the Championship, scoring 19 goals, but the Dutchman needs support.
Nmecha scored just three goals in the Bundesliga last season, whilst Mateo Joseph and Patrick Bamford are likely to leave in the coming weeks.
Meslier and Solomon must be replaced
A goalkeeper is also among the highest priorities at Elland Road, with Illan Meslier likely to leave after falling out of favour last season.
The Frenchman collected a portfolio of mistakes throughout the season and eventually lost his place to Karl Darlow, but the Englishman is not expected to continue in goal for Farke.
Nick Pope and Lucas Perri are among the options that have been discussed, but Leeds are yet to make any significant progress in their search for a new number one.
Manor Solomon has returned to Tottenham following his loan to West Yorkshire last season, in which he scored 10 goals and provided 12 assists in the Championship.
| Igor Paixao | Eriedivisie (2024/25) |
| Appearances | 34 |
| Goals | 16 |
| Assists | 14 |
His departure has left a gaping hole on the left, which Farke will hope to fill with a new winger unless Solomon is made available by Spurs.
Igor Paixao is among the options being considered in West Yorkshire.
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