Sources: Leeds handed boost in bid to sign Ligue 1 player who's had 'very strong season'
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Credit: Imago Jordan James: Leeds line up summer signing, Leicester stay ‘not going to happen’ Tue 28 April 2026 13:00, UK Jordan James is not set to return to relegated Leicester City for next season as Leeds United are handed a boost in their pursuit of his services.James was recently crowned the Championship’s Young Player of the Season following an impressive campaign at the King Power Stadium.He was unable to help Leicester stay in the second tier, however, and is now a target for numerous clubs as he aims to leave his parent club, Ligue 1 side Rennes, again this summer.Leeds are one of the sides interested in his services, and as I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, the Foxes have no chance of agreeing a deal to sign him for a second time.Daniel Farke will be accelerating Leeds’ summer transfer plans as they move closer to top-flight safety, with several midfielders on their radar. 🔄 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 Leicester have no chance of signing Jordan James againJames has registered the second-most goal contributions of any midfielder in the Championship this season, only trailing Watford’s Imran Louza, who has also been linked with a Premier League switch.Whites boss Farke is keen to add more dynamism to his midfield options this summer, and an approach looks possible, with Leicester ruled out of another move for his services.Appearances33Goals11Assists4Chances created53Touches in opposition box58Successful crosses39Fouls won16James’ 2025-26 Championship statisticsSpeaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “There will be clubs ready to try and sign him from Rennes, because obviously Leicester had an option to buy him at the end that loan, but that’s not going to happen now they’ve been relegated to League One.“The move hasn’t worked out for Leicester, in that aspect, but it has definitely enhanced James’ reputation because he has had a very strong season.”Leeds plan Pascal Struijk contract talks amid Premier League interestStruijk has been one of the Whites’ most consistent players in recent years, but is approaching the final year of his contract at the club.Several fellow Premier League sides, such as Aston Villa and Newcastle, have been linked with a move for the 26-year-old ahead of the summer transfer window.Sources have, however, revealed to Football Insider that Leeds plan to negotiate a new contract with Struijk once this season is over.They are waiting to seal their league status for another campaign before holding talks with the Dutchman. 🚨 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.