Leeds United transfer news: friendly win over RB Leipzig as goalkeeper search continues
Leeds United reportedly beat RB Leipzig 2-0 in a pre-season friendly at Elland Road, but their transfer plans have hit a snag with a key target moving elsewhere.

Leeds United reportedly beat RB Leipzig 2-0 in a pre-season friendly at Elland Road, but their transfer plans have suffered a setback. Fabrizio Romano confirmed a major target completed a move elsewhere, while the club has reportedly drawn up a shortlist of five goalkeepers ahead of the new Premier League campaign.
Leeds United beat RB Leipzig 2-0 in a pre-season friendly at Elland Road, according to reports, as the club steps up preparations for the new Premier League campaign. The result comes amid a busy period off the pitch. Leeds have reportedly missed out on a major transfer target, with transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano confirming the player completed a move elsewhere. The identity of the player and the club he joined have not been confirmed. Separately, reports suggest Leeds have drawn up a shortlist of five goalkeepers as part of their transfer planning, though the names involved are not yet known. Daniel Farke is reported to be the manager leading Leeds into the new Premier League season, and the coming weeks will shape his squad. With a friendly win on the board but key transfer questions unresolved — including whether any signings have been completed — supporters will be watching closely for concrete movement before the campaign begins.
Leeds beat RB Leipzig 2-0 in Elland Road friendly, reports say
Leeds United are reported to have beaten RB Leipzig 2-0 in a pre-season friendly at Elland Road, with Daniel Farke in charge as the club prepares for the new Premier League campaign. The result, carried by outlets including Sportsmole, has not been officially confirmed by the club, and the exact date of the fixture remains unclear. The match formed part of Leeds' build-up to their return to top-flight football, with Farke overseeing preparations at the club's home ground in West Yorkshire. RB Leipzig, one of the Bundesliga's leading sides, provided high-level opposition for the friendly. Details beyond the reported scoreline are scarce, and neither club has published a full account of the game.
Reported transfer setback and five-man goalkeeper shortlist
Leeds United have suffered a setback in the transfer market, according to reports. Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that a player understood to be a major target for the club has instead completed a move elsewhere. The identity of the player and the club he has joined are not yet known.
At the same time, reports suggest Leeds have drawn up a shortlist of five goalkeepers as part of their planning ahead of the new Premier League campaign. The names on that shortlist have not been disclosed, and it remains unclear how advanced any of the club's interest is.
As things stand, Leeds have not confirmed any new signings ahead of the season. The timing of these developments relative to each other is also unconfirmed, and supporters will be watching closely to see whether manager Daniel Farke can strengthen his squad before the campaign begins.
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