Who Leeds United could sign this summer: Pierre Kunde, Viktor Gyokeres, Ryan Manning and more

Harry Whitfield
14 June 2023

Coventry City's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring

Leeds United will likely be active in the 2023 summer transfer window, reshaping their squad for a tilt at promotion from the Championship. Planet Sport takes a look at who they might sign.

Wilfried Gnonto, Jack Harrison and Rodrigo are just some of the big names who could be leaving Elland Road this summer.

The club will be looking to rebuild for the Championship, with players needed in most positions.

Planet Sport takes a look at some of the potential signings Leeds United could make this summer.

Pierre Kunde

With the likely departures of Marc Roca and Tyler Adams, the Whites will be left will very little midfielders heading into the 2023/24 season.

Reports have suggested that Leeds United are interested in 27-year-old Pierre Kunde from Olympiacos.

The Cameroon international spent last season on loan at Bundesliga outfit VfL Bochum on six-month loan from January 2023.

However, Kunde only managed one goal in the Bundesliga over 12 appearances.

A more ambitious signing for the club could be Coventry midfielder Gustavo Hamer, who managed nine goals and 10 assists over 41 league games for Coventry.

Leeds can also look to promising U21 players Archie Gray and Darko Gyabi who both represent England nationally.

Viktor Gyokeres

Leeds have been linked with the Swedish international for a while now and he is exactly what the club needs.

With Rodrigo most likely leaving this summer, the club will need to find a replacement quick.

Gyokeres managed 21 goals last season in the Championship and will be wanted by many clubs this summer.

Other options could be Championship top scorer Chuba Akpom but Middlesbrough will be reluctant to let him go.

England U20 star Mateo Joseph scored 15 goals in the PL2 for Leeds United and will probably get his fair share of minutes as well next season, alongside Joe Gelhardt and Sonny Perkins.

Ryan Manning

Left-backs have been a problem for Leeds United for a while now, with current defender Junior Firpo set to leave this summer.

The former Barcelona man did not impress and other left-back Stuart Dallas was injured for all of last season.

So it makes sense that the club will look to buy a first choice left-back this summer and Ryan Manning seems the perfect choice.

The Ireland international is leaving Swansea City when his contract expires and has been a top Championship performer for many years.

However, Leeds will not be the only club possibly interested in his services so Leeds might face a fight for him.

Marek Rodak

With Illan Meslier looking likely to leave the club and Joel Robles' contract expiring, Leeds will be in search of a new first-choice goalkeeper.

Fulham goalkeeper Marek Rodak could be an option for the Whites as his deal with Fulham runs out in 2024.

The Slovakian international was a back-up to Bernd Leno for most of last season.

With two Championship promotions to his name, Rodak could get decent minutes at Elland Road if he makes the switch.

Other options could be Freddie Woodman who impressed for Preston in his debut season with 17 clean sheets - or out-of-favour Bournemouth goalkeeper Mark Travers.