Leeds new signings summer 2024: Young star departs as rebuild begins

Leeds United claimed the Skybet Championship last season, racking up 100 points in the process. But it is common knowledge that despite the two divisions being just a step apart, the English top flight is a different ball game.

Having secured promotion to the Premier League after a two-year absence, they brought in a few players in the summer to consolidate on their gains from the 2024-25 season.

Since that promotion, a lot has changed at Elland Road, Mano Solomon, who was the hero of last season’s promotion, has since moved on, bouncing around different clubs on loan.

On the contrary, a few new faces have been added to the playing staff on Daniel Farke’s team.

Given that they are yet to secure their Premier League status, the Yorkshire-based team will be looking to bolster their squad with some new acquisitions, with the winter transfer window now open.

In this article, we will bring you all the latest Leeds done deals and potential departures this winter transfer window, while you can also check out the rumoured Leeds transfer targets in the current window of the 2025/26 Premier League season.

Lukas Nmecha signed for Leeds on a free transfer after his contract at Bundesliga side Wolfsburg expired – Photo by Imago

Contents

1 Leeds new signings Summer 2025
2 Leeds confirmed signings Summer 2025 – Full list
3 Leeds confirmed departures Summer 2025

Leeds new signings Summer 2025

Lukas Nmecha (Wolfsburg)

Leeds have signed Wolfsburg forward Lukas Nmecha on a free transfer when his contract officially expired at the Bundesliga club this summer. The 26-year-old has reportedly signed an initial two-year deal.

Nmecha comes with a good reputation, having scored a total of 19 goals across 73 games in all competitions for Wolfsburg, and is a full Germany international. He also offers versatility as he can play anywhere across the front line, and Leeds fought off competition from a number of other sides in the Premier League for his signature.

Jaka Bijol (Udinese)

Leeds have captured the signing of defender Jaka Bijol from Serie A side Udinese for a reported transfer fee thought to be in the region of around £15m. He has signed a five-year deal at Elland Road that will keep him there until 2030.

Bijol made a total of 37 appearances in all competitions for Udinese in the 2024/25 campaign, scoring twice. The 26-year-old has also earned as many as 63 senior caps for the Slovenia national team at the time of writing.

Sebastiaan Bornauw (Wolfsburg)

Leeds have also signed Nmecha's former Wolfsburg teammate, Sebastiaan Bornau,w for a reported transfer fee of around £5.2m. The 26-year-old has signed a four-year deal at Elland Road.

Gabriel Gudmundsson (Lille)

Leeds have also signed another defender in Gabriel Gudmundsson, for a reported transfer fee of £10m. The Sweden international left-back has signed from Ligue 1 side Lille.

Louis Enahoro-Marcus (Liverpool)

Leeds have brought in Louis Enahoro-Marcus for their academy. The central defender has signed from fellow Premier League side Liverpool on a free transfer.

Sean Longstaff (Newcastle)

Leeds have also signed some Premier League experience in the form of Sean Longstaff for a reported transfer fee of £15m, including add-ons. The English central midfielder has signed from Newcastle on a four-year deal.

Anton Stach (Hoffenheim)

Leeds returned to the Bundesliga market to capture the signing of Anton Stach for a reported transfer fee of around £20.6m, including add-ons. The 26-year-old midfield player comes in from Hoffenheim.

Lucas Perri (Lyon)

Leeds have brought in a new number one goalkeeper in Lucas Perri for a reported transfer fee of around £16,m including add-ons. The 27-year-old Brazilian has put pen to paper on a four-year deal at Elland Road.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton)

Leeds completed the signing of Dominic Calvert-Lewin on a free transfer after his contract at fellow Premier League side Everton expired at the end of the 2024/25 campaign. The English striker has put pen to paper on a three-year deal at Elland Road.

Noah Okafor (AC Milan)

Leeds have also completed the signing of another striker in Noah Okafor, who joins from Serie A giants AC Milan for a reported transfer fee of around £18m including add-ons. The 25-year-old Switzerland international has signed on a four-year deal at Elland Road.

James Justin (Leicester)

Leeds have also strengthened their backline by bringing in versatile full-back James Justin from Leicester in the Championship for a reported transfer fee of £10m including add-ons. The 27-year-old Englishman is capable of playing as both a right or left-back, and has signed a four-year deal at Elland Road.