Liverpool reject and bullet-proof defender sign could join Leeds as 2026/27 dream squad emerges

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Shakhtar Donetsk's Dmytro Riznyk is said to be a target, with reports in Ukraine suggesting that Leeds have submitted an £8.7million bid for the 27-year-old.READ MORE: Premier League could trial major rule change after Chelsea vs Leeds incident left players fumingREAD MORE: Where to watch every end-of-season Premier League and Champions League fixture on TVDefendersLeeds are said to be amongst a host of clubs looking to secure Wolves centre-back Santiago Bueno. He would command a transfer fee of approximately £13m, placing him comfortably within Leeds' price range.Another player being linked with the Whites is Union Berlin's Danilho Doekhi.

In the engine room, Hidemasa Morita has been repeatedly linked to Leeds.His deal at Sporting CP runs out this summer, though supporters of the Lisbon outfit have urged him to remain. Morita has been amongst Sporting's star performers this campaign and at 30, this may represent his final opportunity to seal a Premier League transfer.Leeds will likely be scouting for wide players, though the profile of targets may depend on the system employed next term, following Farke's tactical reshuffle.The Whites are understood to be monitoring Harvey Elliott's circumstances.

That price tag will likely fall this summer as his deal winds down, bringing him within Leeds' reach. A strong showing on the global stage could send his relatively modest £13m valuation soaring, meaning Leeds would be shrewd to wrap up a deal swiftly.Leeds' dream 2026/27 squadIn short, Leeds can shift fringe players and bring in recruits capable of competing for starting berths straight away, such as Bueno and Doekhi at the back and Morita in the engine room, without overstretching financially.Elliott would be a headline-grabbing acquisition following such a difficult loan spell at Villa.