Exclusive: Leeds eye Euro frontman on cut-price loan-to-buy deal, his club want £35m

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(Credit: Imago) Wed 22 April 2026 10:11, UK Leeds United are keen to try and secure the signing of Juventus striker Lois Openda on a loan-to-buy deal this summer, sources have told Football Insider.The Italian giants are keen to move the Belgian on this summer, but are hoping to recoup as much of their £35million outlay as possible, and would prefer a quick and immediate sale. Leeds’ transfer plans have seen the addition of a new striker become a top priority for them ahead of the window, but they still have work to do to sign Openda. 🔄 Leeds United Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Elland Road boardroom.

VISIT THE LEEDS TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Leeds United already in contact for Lois Openda dealOpenda’s permanent move to Juventus was recently triggered by the automatic purchase clause in his initial loan switch from RB Leipzig, but things haven’t gone to plan for him at all in Turin. Which other strikers are the Whites targeting?Troy Parrott has also emerged as a key striker target for Leeds in recent weeks, with former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown recently telling Football Insider that he expects them to be “all over” a move for the Irishman this summer.The AZ Alkmaar star is attracting interest from a whole host of Premier League clubs, after a season that has seen him hit 30 goals in all competitions for the Dutch side.

Leeds have been heavily linked with the 24-year-old in several of the recent transfer windows, but Alkmaar have been able to cling on to their star man on every occasion. However, that could be set to change this summer with the level of interest in his services rising drastically in recent months, and Leeds expected to be towards the front of the queue to sign him.