Leeds Loan Defender Max Wober to Werder Bremen Pending Permanent Deal

Leeds United have agreed to a loan deal for defender Max Wober with Bundesliga club Werder Bremen, with an option for Bremen to buy him, reflecting Leeds' financial and squad management strategy. Wober, who struggled for game time due to injuries and competition from new signings Jaka Bijol and Sebastiaan Bornauw, made only eight appearances last season but scored a key goal in a Championship-winning campaign. Leeds' approach favors a loan rather than a direct sale to maintain profitability and sustainability under the PSR rules. Meanwhile, Leeds have bolstered their defense by signing Belgian centre-back Sebastiaan Bornauw from Wolfsburg, adding experience and physical presence ahead of their Premier League return. Bornauw's arrival coincides with the departure of Junior Firpo, signaling a tactical shift toward a sturdier defensive line under manager Daniel Farke. Discussions continue around Wober's permanent transfer to Werder Bremen, with reports indicating an imminent agreement and contract expected to run until 2029.