Revealed: Daniel Farke has made his mind up on selling Leeds star to Newcastle in summer
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Credit: Imago Sun 26 April 2026 7:15, UK Daniel Farke is set to stand in the way of any offers that Leeds United receive for Pascal Struijk’s services this summer.Struijk has been imperative to Leeds’ fortunes over the last few seasons and has now proven himself as a solid Premier League centre-back.The 26-year-old is approaching the final year of his contract at Elland Road, with the likes of Aston Villa, Newcastle and Tottenham each linked with a move for his services this summer.As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, Whites boss Farke will make keeping Struijk a priority, with survival looking ever likelier following some strong recent form.Leeds’ transfer plans are set to ramp up as soon as they secure their spot in the Premier League for another year, which could happen next weekend. 🔄 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 have no plans to lose Pascal Struijk as PL clubs circleRecent reports have claimed that Villa plan to bid for Struijk this summer as they search for added defensive depth upon their likely return to the Champions League.The Dutch international will be fully focused on the task at hand at Leeds as it stands, with a huge FA Cup semi-final clash against Chelsea coming up this weekend.Appearances31Minutes played2701′Duels won per 905.4Aerial duels won per 903.47Successful pass percentage88.4%Recoveries per 903.63Clearances per 906.76Struijk’s 2025-26 PL statsSpeaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “From Leeds’ perspective, they want him to stay.
He’s been a key man for Daniel Farke’s side for a number of seasons now.“He’s been one of the first names on the team sheet and he’s always been a solid player for the club as well. “With Leeds being in good form, they’ll be hoping they can reach the FA Cup final as well, which would be a huge feather in the cap for everybody at the club.
“Look, it’s no surprise that maybe some clubs are looking at Struijk. He’s a left-sided centre-back, and you don’t find too many of those around, especially Premier League proven ones.”Leeds keen on Lois Openda as loan-to-buy deal mootedLeeds know they will need to bolster their forward line to take the next step in the Premier League, provided they stay up this season.Sources have exclusively revealed to Football Insider that Juventus striker Openda is on Leeds’ radar ahead of the summer window.The Italian giants recently automatically triggered the £35million buy clause in his loan deal from RB Leipzig, but are keen to instantly move him on ahead of next term.Openda has only scored twice in 34 games for Juve so far, but has previously scored regularly at the likes of Vitesse, Lens and Leipzig. 🚨 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Leeds United Insider Access Get the full story from Elland Road and Thorp Arch with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of West Yorkshire.