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Three things still on Daniel Farke's wish list at Leeds United this transfer window

Pete Hanson

Pete Hanson is the Head of Editorial Standards for MOT Leeds News as part of the Breaking Media network. With a vast background in sports journalism and data analysis, Pete provides expertise in talent development, strategy planning, and new content strands for all things Leeds United. Based in Sheffield, Pete has previously worked for PA Media, Sporting News, and Stats Perform, after earning a Masters in Sports Journalism from Sheffield Hallam University.

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Leeds United are showing plenty of ambition in the summer transfer window.

So far, the Whites have completed two pretty shrewd pieces of business in the window to improve their squad.

Harry Wilson has arrived on a free transfer from Fulham, while £34million was paid to Sassuolo to sign centre-back Tarik Muharemovic.

But there is still plenty of work being done to identify more targets in the remainder of the window.

Leeds play their Premier League opener away at Nottingham Forest on 22 August and Daniel Farke would love the bulk of his business to be finished by then.

Here, MOT Leeds News has looked at three things still on Farke's wish list for the remainder of the transfer window.

A new goalkeeper is a must for Leeds United

You don't need to be a genius to work out that goalkeeper is a real pressing concern for Leeds.

Karl Darlow finished last season as number one but has now departed to sit on the bench for rivals Manchester United, while Illan Meslier - as expected - left on a free transfer and has signed for Arsenal.

MOT Leeds News has also covered how Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri is a target for Torino, but a replacement will need to be found first.

There have been no shortage of rumours over a replacement, and Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford would be the dream target.

Parma's Zion Suzuki has been prominently linked, though it appears more so in Italy than among the local press pack.

Napoli's Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, Kjell Scherpen of Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, and Juventus' Michele Di Gregorio have also been linked.

But one thing is for sure, Leeds must absolutely address the issue as a pressing concern.

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Leeds United have to get Shea Charles deal done

The biggest saga involving Leeds this summer has undoubtedly surrounded their pursuit of Southampton midfielder Shea Charles.

Throughout the window, Leeds have been linked with a move for the Northern Ireland international.

Reports suggest a couple of offers have been rebuffed, and the likes of Crystal Palace and Fulham have been linked with Charles too.

But Leeds remain firmly in the hunt for the 22-year-old, and it is a deal they really need to try and close as soon as possible now.

Leeds still want attacking reinforcement

Wilson's arrival will really boost Leeds' creative options further forward, but Farke is still targeting more attacking players.

Leeds are also being predominantly linked with attacking midfielders, and Julian Brandt - out of contract since leaving Borussia Dortmund - would be a fantastic get if they can get that deal over the line.

Lyon's Pavel Sulc has emerged as a target in the past few days, while Barcelona's Roony Bardghji has also been mentioned.

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