Leeds United are reportedly on the verge of completing a deal to sign a Premier League attacker earning £82,000 per week, with the transfer expected to be finalised before the 7pm deadline.

Leeds United are reportedly on the verge of completing a deal to sign a Premier League attacker earning £82,000 per week, with the transfer expected to be finalised before the 7pm deadline.

Leeds United Maintain Interest in Emi Buendia Ahead of Deadline Day

Throughout the summer transfer window, Leeds United’s interest in Emi Buendia has been a recurring storyline.

The Argentine playmaker previously thrived under Daniel Farke at Norwich City, making him a logical target as Leeds look to strengthen their attacking options. At one point, the club appeared to be weighing up moves for either Gus Hamer or Buendia.

Reports have suggested a possible £16.8 million move for Buendia, while others have indicated a potential loan deal from Aston Villa. Leeds were also interested in signing him during the January window, but Buendia was reluctant to drop down to the Championship at the time. Some sources have claimed Villa value the midfielder at around £20 million.

Latest Developments: Buendia Still on Leeds’ Radar

Although Aston Villa previously rejected loan inquiries for Buendia earlier in the window, the Argentine remains one of four main targets Leeds are considering for the No. 10 or winger role ahead of deadline day.

According to Paul Joyce in The Times live blog (9:25am update), Villa are now monitoring Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott, who may fall further down the pecking order following Alexander Isak’s arrival. For Villa to make room for Elliott, Emi Buendia may need to be moved on first. Joyce confirms Leeds United are still interested, noting that Buendia spent last season on loan with Bayer Leverkusen.

Frustration between Unai Emery and Buendia has also been noted, as the Villa manager has given him limited opportunities so far this season.

Adding more weight to this situation, David Ornstein has reported that Elliott is heading to Villa on loan, and Jadon Sancho could also be joining the squad — developments that could further push Buendia toward the exit.

Graham Smyth: “Chances are Slim, But Not Impossible”

Writing for the Yorkshire Evening Post, journalist Graham Smyth shared the latest insight following the Joyce report. He wrote:

“Last we checked, the chances of a late swoop for Emi Buendia were slim. Things could change on that one. Things could change for a small number of targets — but not many — and the ticking clock is against Leeds now.”

It’s worth noting that Smyth’s comments came prior to Elliott’s imminent arrival, which could significantly alter Villa’s stance on letting Buendia go.

Summary:
Leeds United’s pursuit of Emi Buendia remains alive, though the window is closing fast. With Villa strengthening their squad, a late twist could open the door for the Argentine to reunite with Daniel Farke at Elland Road — if Leeds act in time.