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Callum O'Connell

Sat 2 August 2025 8:00, UK

Leeds United are planning to step up their interest in signing Sheffield United star Gustavo Hamer in the final month of the transfer window.

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That is according to former Man United and Blackburn chief scout Mick Brown, who remains very well-connected within the game, as he exclusively told Football Insider that the 28-year-old could finally move to Elland Road after last year’s failed bid.

Daniel Farke is believed to be a big fan of his and is planning to strengthen his midfield options ahead of their return to Premier League football.

Football Insider revealed in August 2024 that Sheffield United blocked Hamer from joining Leeds by pricing him out of a move in the window’s closing stage.

Now, after Leeds earned promotion to the Premier League while the Blades failed to match their achievement, there is a belief that the Whites could return with a fresh bid.

However, they are not expected to be alone in their pursuit, as Football Insider revealed in May that Everton are exploring the possibility of signing Hamer.

Leeds United are interested in signing Gustavo Hamer.

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Football Insider exclusively revealed on 11 July that PSV are plotting a move to sign Hamer and are leading Leeds in the race for his signature.

Brown, who has a wealth of experience in top-level player recruitment after over a decade at Man United during their most successful period, insisted Leeds could now step up their efforts after completing the bulk of their business already.

“Leeds are still interested in signing Hamer,” he told Football Insider.

“They made a move for him last year but couldn’t get it done, but they’ve been keeping an eye on him since then on their doorstep at Sheffield United.

“He’s very highly regarded, they see him as the best creative midfield player in the Championship.

“He plays with a lot of confidence and a swagger, and that’s something that the fans at Leeds love.

“I think it could be a good move for him, and I expect they’ll want to get it done.

“A lot of their business so far has been about strengthening the squad and they’ve got a lot of players in, so now they can look elsewhere.

“I don’t think he was necessarily at the top of their list, but now they can switch the focus.

“It will be more about fluffing out the squad rather than making deals they have to make.

“I think it will be one they look to do near the end of the window, although it could be done soon, because the manager likes him and he’ll want to test himself in the Premier League.”

Daniel Farke is keen to strengthen his Leeds squad.

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Alongside Hamer, Leeds are also considering a late move to re-sign Kavlin Phillips from Man City as they enter the final month of the transfer window.

Brown told Football Insider on 29 July that Leeds remain interested in bringing Phillips back, with his future set to be resolved before the window closes.

While there has been a lack of interest in his signature so far this summer, he has no place in Pep Guardiola’s squad and they remain keen to sell him.

This comes after Football Insider exclusively revealed that Phillips will not leave Man City until he has recovered from an achilles injury, with an August comeback likely.

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