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Leeds United transfer round-up: Sara update as £100k contract offered

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04 Aug 2025, 1:10 am

Leeds United have had a successful summer so far ahead of the new season.

Daniel Farke has overseen multiple new signings at Elland Road, ready for the Premier League.

However, the German is not set to end his spending spree here, with Leeds United still linked to multiple players.

As a result, MOT Leeds News has rounded up all the latest transfer news coming out of the Yorkshire club.

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke waving at fans

Daniel Farke wants more signings this summer (Credit: Imago)

Real Madrid decide on Garcia loan exit

Leeds have been chasing Gonzalo Garcia this summer.

The netted 25 goals from just 36 games for Real Madrid Castilla last season and netted a further four in the first team in the Club World Cup.

Therefore, Leeds are keen to add the youngster to their attacking options this summer.

Now, Farke has received a boost in his pursuit, with Real Madrid set to let Garcia out on loan.

However, Leeds are set to have competition from several Premier League and La Liga sides for his signature.

Emery is set to compete with Leeds for Sara (Credit: Imago)

Aston Villa to rival Leeds in Sara pursuit

Gabriel Sara is also a Leeds United target this summer.

The former Norwich City star is currently at Galatasaray after joining the Turkish side for £16 million.

Now, Farke is keen to bring Sara back to England to add to his midfield, but faces competition from Aston Villa.

It is said that the Brazilian is among Unai Emery’s top options, with Galatasaray set to demand £35m, with the Turks not keen on a sale.

Josh Brownhill was crucial to Burnley's promotion campaign (Credit: Imago)

Brownhill could land £100,000 weekly wage in MLS

Another potential midfield option for Leeds United is Josh Brownhill.

The former Burnley star has now left the newly promoted side as a free agent, with plenty of sides interested in acquiring the talent.

Both Everton and Leeds are interested in the 29-year-old, but could now been blown out of the water.

Competition	Appearanaces	Goals
Championship	231	41
Premier League	111	6
League One	63	7
FA Cup	23	1
EFL Cup	23	2
EFL Trophy	7	-
League One Play-Offs	4	1

Brownhill's career stats

Reports claim that MLS side Toronto FC have offered Brownhill £100,000-a-week.

Therefore, a move for the midfielder is in doubt given the contract on the table.

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Josh Brownhill

Gabriel Sara

Gonzalo Garcia