Leeds United Nears €10m Gabriel Gudmundsson Transfer From Lille

Leeds United are close to finalizing the transfer of Lille left-back Gabriel Gudmundsson for a fee around €10 million (£8.6 million), making him their fourth summer signing following Sebastian Bornauw, Jaka Bijol, and Lukas Nmecha. The 26-year-old Swedish international is valued for his attacking prowess, versatility across defensive and advanced roles, and physical attributes, which suit Leeds’ high-energy, pressing style under Daniel Farke. Gudmundsson has played over 100 Ligue 1 games and gained experience in the UEFA Champions League, and experts expect him to pass his medical without issues due to a strong recent fitness record. Leeds view him as an upgrade to Junior Firpo, who recently left the club, and aim for him to be integrated early in the preseason to maximize his impact. Despite interest from other UK clubs and a potential higher asking price from Lille, Leeds have agreed personal terms with Gudmundsson and are set to complete the deal imminently. This signing reflects Leeds’ strategy of investing in athletic, technically capable players to remain competitive in the Premier League.