Exclusive: Leeds line up move to sign £20m+ player who 49ers Enterprises are well aware of
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(Credit: Imago) Thu 28 May 2026 17:30, UK Leeds United are lining up a move for Lyon midfielder Tanner Tessmann as part of a busy summer of transfer business, sources have told Football Insider.The Whites are “exploring” the possibility of a deal for the 24-year-old ahead of next season, although Lyon are reluctant to lose him at this stage. The former FC Dallas star is well-known to the 49ers after his development in the MLS, and sources have indicated that they could hold the key to a deal to bring him to Elland Road this summer.Lyon are keen to do “everything they can” to keep hold of Tessmann for another season at least, but Leeds are hoping that they can lure him with Premier League football.
Leeds are planning a big summer in the market to further consolidate their spot in the top-flight next term, and Tessmann has already been outlined as one of their main targets. 🔄 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 see time pressure removed for £21.6m Tanner Tessmann swoopTessmann’s impressive form for Lyon this season in both Ligue 1 and the Europa League had seen him in strong contention to make it into the USA’s squad for this summer’s World Cup on home soil.
StatsTessmann TotalsApps (Starts)29 (22)G/A1Chances Created per 900.6Pass Accuracy %86%Tackles per 901.34Duels Won per 903.78Tessmann’s 2025-26 Ligue 1 stats, as per Fotmob.USA boss Mauricio Pochettino has left Tessmann out of his squad in a surprise move ahead of the World Cup, leaving Leeds with the entire summer to focus on potentially getting a deal done for him. Tessmann has already won plenty of admirers behind the scenes at Elland Road, and he could yet form a key part of Daniel Farke’s midfield in 2026-27.