adminDaniel Farke Targets Premier League Experience as Leeds Prepare for Top-Flight Return
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke appears focused on recruiting players with proven Premier League experience as he builds a squad capable of surviving—and thriving—back in the top flight.
After watching last season’s promoted trio all suffer immediate relegation, Farke is determined to avoid a similar fate. The German coach has wasted little time, already securing deals for Lukas Nmecha, Sebastian Bornauw, and Jaka Bijol—the latter arriving in an £18 million move. It’s a statement of intent, with Leeds reinforcing across all areas of the pitch.
Farke is also said to be targeting players who know the demands of English top-flight football—an experience he likely considers essential to fostering the right mentality within the dressing room.
With that in mind, Leeds Live has highlighted two major transfer headlines involving current and former Premier League stars linked with a move to Elland Road:
Calvert-Lewin No Longer a Target
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is available on a free transfer after opting not to extend his contract with Everton, ending a nine-year stint at Goodison Park. The 28-year-old striker is best remembered for his prolific 2020/21 season, when he scored 21 goals. However, recurring injuries and inconsistent form have hampered his impact in recent campaigns.
Leeds had been exploring a potential move, but according to talkSPORT, the club has now withdrawn from negotiations due to the forward’s high wage demands.
Former Arsenal Full-Back on the Radar
Leeds are also being linked with a move for former Arsenal defender Nuno Tavares. The 25-year-old joined the Gunners in 2021 before loan spells at Marseille and Nottingham Forest. He was recently sold to Lazio for £6 million.
Now, Calciomercato reports that both Leeds and West Ham are keeping tabs on the Portuguese left-back. Lazio are reportedly open to a quick sale, valuing him between £17 million and £21 million, as they look to turn a quick profit. Whether Leeds are willing to meet that price remains to be seen, particularly given Tavares’ mixed performances during his previous spell in England.
As the summer window continues, it’s clear that Farke and Leeds are not taking any chances in their return to the Premier League.
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