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Leeds United sources immediately react to Emi Buendia transfer news on deadline day

Andrew graduated with a degree in Sports Journalism from the University of Sunderland in 2024 and gained his NCTJ Diploma in Journalism in the same year. He has previously covered Blyth Spartans AFC and South Shields FC for the Non-League Paper and worked as head of media at Seaham Red Star FC and Willington Quay Saints FC. Andrew completed the Breaking Media Academy programme before joining Breaking Media permanently in July 2025.

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01 Sep 2025, 7:40 am

Emi Buendia is a name that refuses to go away at Leeds United in the final hours of the summer transfer window.

Buendia made a name for himself in England under Daniel Farke at Norwich City, before securing a big-money move to Aston Villa in 2021.

However, the Argentine's move to Villa hasn't worked out, and reports have surfaced that Leeds are interested in bringing Buendia to Elland Road on deadline day.

Leeds are struggling to get deals done, and what sources close to the club have said won't give supporters hope of that changing.

Emi Buendia is linked with a deadline day move to Leeds United (Credit: Imago)

Emi Buendia deal unlikely, according to Leeds sources

Leeds' poor deadline day activity is set to continue as a deal for Buendia is looking increasingly unlikely.

Leeds Live are reporting that a source close to the Whites has outlined that a deal for the Argentine is not on the cards as of now.

Emi Buendia 2024/25	Total
Appearances	34
Goals	5
Assists	0

Buendia's form continued to drop off last season

Buendia was linked with Leeds back in January as his game time continued to diminish, but he instead went out on loan to Bayer Leverkusen.

The midfielder scored just twice in 14 outings in Germany last season, while also making two substitute appearances so far this season at Villa Park.

Read more: Stuart Dallas shares what he knows about new Leeds United transfers ahead of deadline

Leeds boss Daniel Farke gives a thumbs up

Daniel Farke's Leeds are unlikely to pursue a deal for Emi Buendia on deadline day (Credit: Imago)

Leeds don't need Buendia

Leeds are in desperate need of attacking talent to improve their chances of survival, with Daniel Farke speaking to the media about how he can't survive without reinforcements.

However, Buendia isn't enough to move the needle and keep the Yorkshire side up.

The Argentine has never been able to prove himself in the Premier League with either Norwich or Villa, and Farke's current options are arguably better than what Buendia would provide.

If Leeds want to improve their chances of survival, they need to bring in players who are proven in the league and know how to handle survival fights, but they haven't got long left to strike in the transfer market.

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