Leeds United are set to be active in the summer transfer window, and have lined up a record-breaking move for one star, according to recent reports.

Daniel Farke‘s side enjoyed a successful season last time out, recovering from a rocky start to secure Premier League survival with relative ease in the end.

The Elland Road faithful will be hoping that relegation won’t even be a factor next season, with a strong summer transfer window that could add even more quality and depth to the team.

Several key areas appear to be in focus, but it’s the defence that Leeds appear to be working hardest at recruiting for this summer, as an offer is already being lined up for a target.

Leeds Prepare Ousmane Diomande Offer

With such a busy summer ahead, reports from the print edition of Portuguese outlet A Bola, via Sport Witness, backup claims that Ousmane Diomande is a transfer target for Leeds,

It’s stated that the Whites are willing to go to the “extremes” to get a deal over the line, while proposing an offer that would smash their record fee for a signing.

That currently sits at roughly £36 million, which was paid to sign Georginio Rutter from Hoffenheim back in January 2023, a move that had mixed reviews come the end.

An offer worth €50 million (£43.1 million) could be on offer from Leeds to Sporting CP to get a deal over the line, with that figure including eventual bonuses reached.

It’s a rough figure that the Portuguese side are willing to start negotiations on, though it remains to be seen whether the structure of the deal needs to be changed to reach an eventual agreement.

Any move could prove tough, especially as Diomande is away on international duty with the Ivory Coast for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, but Leeds seem open to trying for a deal.

Leeds Centre-Back Contract Dilemma

The arrival of Diomande could bring Leeds some quality in the backline, with the centre-back being described as “phenomenal” in his career so far.

While that comes with experience and even some room to grow for the 22-year-old, his signing will bring some questions surrounding the other centre-backs at Elland Road.

Particularly when it comes to the contract situations of Pascal Struijk and Joe Rodon in particular. The former has just one year remaining on his current deal, while the latter has two left on his.

The pair have been incredibly important for the Whites under Farke in recent seasons, but the arrival of Diomande could shake that up once again.

That may make them reconsider their positions with contracts, with a dilemma over whether the club should offer them better terms or not in the coming months.

Newcastle United are hoping to strengthen their forward ranks this summer, and have quickly sounded out a new option, as Sportsboom reports that contact has been made for an Arsenal star.

The Magpies have already sold Anthony Gordon this summer, as he made a move to Barcelona, while further exits are expected in the attacking areas in the coming weeks of the transfer window.

While it’s unclear exactly what Eddie Howe‘s options will look like coming into next season, what is clear is that a refresh of the squad is desperately needed after such a disappointing Premier League campaign last time out.

Links with the likes of Victor Munoz and Anan Khalaili offer some young stars with exciting potential, but it appears as though some experienced operators could also be on the cards for Newcastle, if recent reports are to be believed.

Newcastle Want Gabriel Jesus

According to the report from Sportsboom, Newcastle are showing interest in Arsenal star Gabriel Jesus heading into the summer transfer window.

It’s claimed that the club have made contact to ask about the availability of the Brazilian forward, who is entering the final year of his deal at the Emirates Stadium.

The report adds that Howe is keen to add an experienced option to his forward line to help get Newcastle back towards the top of the Premier League table once again, with hopes of returning to European competition.

The 29-year-old has been quoted as being paid £265,000-a-week at Arsenal on his current contract, a figure that has proved to be a stumbling block for several sides who have been linked in the past.

As for this summer, Premier League rivals Everton have been linked with Jesus as an option to improve David Moyes’s depth in attack, while his former side Palmeiras have also emerged as contenders.

It remains to be seen whether Newcastle will formalise such a move with an offer for the versatile forward, though there may be reservations over a switch.

Doubts Over Gabriel Jesus Transfer

Any team eyeing a move for Gabriel Jesus this summer is likely to have the same reservations as the rest, mainly surrounding the Brazilian’s fitness.

The 29-year-old has been plagued with injury issues in recent seasons, the latest of which was an Anterior Cruciate Ligament issue that saw the star out of action for nearly a year.

In that time since, Jesus hasn’t looked quite the same player, missing that creative spark that seemed to make him such a threat earlier in his career.

While a full pre-season could help him regain that, it would be a risk for a club such as Newcastle to throw a lot at trying to get a deal over the line for the forward.

The Magpies need a streamlined and efficient squad, considering the lack of European football, and adding a potentially injury-prone forward who will turn 30 next April provides a clear risk, especially if a long-term contract is on the table.

Any move for Jesus would have to be on Newcastle’s terms, otherwise it should be one that they avoid.