Leeds United Deadline Day Bid for Harry Wilson Collapses

Leeds United attempted a last-minute transfer for Fulham's Harry Wilson ahead of the 7pm deadline but ultimately failed to secure the deal despite agreeing to Fulham's asking price and both parties signing a deal sheet. Fulham, focused on bringing in new attacking players including Kevin from Shakhtar Donetsk and Samuel Chukwueze from AC Milan, made a last-minute U-turn withdrawing from the agreement, leaving Leeds unable to add the creative attacker they sought. Leeds had prioritized Wilson after missing out on Facundo Buonanotte and other targets, but the collapse prevented manager Daniel Farke from strengthening his squad further, leaving the club reliant on existing forwards Noah Okafor, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and Lukas Nmecha. Leeds' frustration was compounded as the club had spent over £100 million on 10 new players this summer but ended the window without the attacking reinforcements Farke deemed necessary to avoid relegation. Meanwhile, Leeds managed outgoing moves such as the permanent sale of Darko Gyabi, but the transfer window closed with the squad feeling incomplete in offense. The situation highlights the challenges Leeds faced balancing incoming and outgoing transfers amid last-minute negotiations and strategic priorities from Fulham.