Leeds United transfer rumours as move for experienced…

Leeds United transfer rumours as move for experienced goalkeeper still considered

Here are the latest Leeds United transfer rumours on Tuesday, 26 July.

Leeds 'consider' Foster

Leeds United are still reportedly considering a move for goalkeeper Ben Foster on a free transfer, according to the Daily Mail. Foster has been without a club following his release from Watford at the end of the season.

The Whites have been mulling over whether to bring in a more experienced backup goalkeeper for Illan Meslier this summer. Foster is certainly someone who fits that bill with 390 Premier League appearances under his belt across his career.

West Ham eye Brereton-Diaz

West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing Blackburn Rovers striker Ben Brereton-Diaz this summer, according to Sky Sports. Brereton-Diaz has been linked to a host of Premier League clubs including Leeds United during the window, with the Whites even said to have scouted the 23-year-old as recently as this month.

No move for Brereton-Diaz has yet materialised so far, though that could be about to change as West Ham plot a swoop for the striker, despite the imminent arrival of Gianluca Scamacca from Sassuolo. Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth said: “We understand Blackburn Rovers forward Ben Brereton Diaz is one of a number of players West Ham are looking at this summer.

“The Chile international has entered the final year of his contract at Ewood Park. The Championship side are thought to want around £15m for the 23-year-old.”

CDK saga

Club Brugge are ready to accept Leeds United's offer for Belgian star Charles De Ketelaere - but the 21-year-old continues to have his heart set on a move to Serie A champions AC Milan. De Ketelaere is Leeds' biggest transfer target of the summer, with Whites boss Jesse Marsch publicly confirming the clubs interest from down under in Australia.

While it's easy to see why the Belgian would prefer a move to Milan, who can offer him Champions League football, ultimately Brugge want to take the best deal possible. As things stand, Milan cannot financially match the reported £35m bid Leeds tabled for De Ketelaere a few weeks ago - which leaves the starlet's club in a bind.

And according to Belgian journalist Alexandre Braeckman, Brugge are more than willing to accept Leeds' offer, but the only thing holding up the deal is De Ketelaere's desire to move to Milan. "Leeds just talk to him and his representatives, and its representatives said, you know, we have Milan now, so sorry, but we’re not interested, that we’re not interested," Braeckman told the JUSTJOE FOOTBALL SHOW.