Leeds United is set to finalize the signings of two new players on deadline day, one of whom could potentially command a higher fee than Wilfried Gnonto. Manager Daniel Farke has expressed the need for four new additions, with Manor Solomon and Largie Ramazani already secured by Leeds. They are still in search of a full-back and a midfielder before the looming deadline.
A new midfielder, Ao Tanaka, is anticipated to be officially announced by Leeds at noon, while Isaac Schmidt is undergoing a medical exam in preparation for his move from St. Gallen. Schmidt recently played in a match for St. Gallen on Thursday evening.
In addition to securing a midfielder and full-back, Leeds is hopeful for another attacking signing, although doubts remain over a £10 million deal for Roland Sallai. The details of Schmidt’s potential transfer have now been revealed.
Reports from Switzerland indicate that Leeds could pay an initial £2.5 million for Schmidt, with additional fees amounting to a total of £4.6 million if certain performance-related conditions are met, including Leeds achieving promotion.
Despite initial speculations of a transfer to Leeds, Schmidt opted to play in one last game for St. Gallen, scoring a sensational goal in a crucial Europa Conference League match against Trabzonspor. Following St. Gallen’s victory in the penalty shootout, Schmidt’s teammates honored the versatile defender before his eagerly anticipated move to Leeds, set to be completed before the deadline on Friday.
