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Aston Villa respond as Leeds United make 11th-hour bid to sign Emi Buendia before deadline
Emi Buendia in action for Aston Villa, Leeds manager Daniel Farke in a circular inset, Leeds chairman Paraag Marathe in a circular inset
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Niall Togher
Mon 1 September 2025 13:51, UK
Leeds United are looking to land an attacker on deadline day.
Everyone associated with Leeds is constantly refreshing their phones today in search of fresh updates regarding United’s pursuit for more attacking reinforcements.
Eduard Spertsyan is linked with a move to Elland Road as Daniel Farke’s requirement for an attacking midfielder is evident if the German manager wants to deploy a 4-2-3-1 in the Premier League.
Gus Hamer is another player who was linked, but that move appears to be off the cards as Leeds turn their attention to Aston Villa ace Emi Buendia.
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke looking neutral
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Leeds United’s Emi Buendia bid met with Aston Villa response
Buendia is a name all Leeds fans are familiar with, as the Argentine is consistently linked with a move to West Yorkshire on what seems to be an annual basis now.
However, the never-ending wait to see Buendia in a white shirt seemingly continues, with John Percy reporting that Leeds have had a late loan bid rejected by Villa.
Buendia has featured twice for Villa this season in the Premier League
The midfielder has made two substitute appearances against Brentford and Crystal Palace
The Argentinian has yet to register a goal contribution, but has only played a total of 52 Premier League minutes so far
The 28-year-old looks set to stay put at Villa as Leeds again lose out on another Argentinian transfer target, as a potential move for Facundo Buonanotte also collapsed in recent days.
A miserable deadline day continues to go from bad to worse, as it will be interesting to see if the 49ers have enough time to land a marquee signing before the 7 pm deadline.
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#avfc on course to finish deadline day with some very impressive business: Jadon Sancho & Harvey Elliott to have medicals ahead of loan moves. Villa have turned down a loan offer from #lufc for Emiliano Buendia and decided he will stay. Possible deal for William Osula unlikely
— John Percy (@JPercyTelegraph) September 1, 2025
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49ers have bottled it again
Buendia would have been a dream signing for United, but Leeds now have to swiftly move on.
Whilst the 49ers have been linked with quality players who would have undoubtedly improved the side, at some stage, they must be held accountable for consistently missing out on landing these high-profile names.
Buendia becomes the latest on an ever-growing list of names that the Whites have missed out on, and Leeds supporters are forced to open social media and see the likes of Sunderland continue to spend.
If another quality addition is not brought in before the deadline, the 49ers, who have been supported by the fanbase so far, risk creating a toxic atmosphere inside Elland Road.
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Transfers Leeds United could complete on deadline day, from Dilane Bakwa to a familiar face
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Leeds United’s transfer window has seen plenty of talent arrive at Elland Road, some names moving to new clubs and some big deals being missed.
Leeds have spent £100 million on new players, and despite this huge total they’re still lacking a skilled, creative finisher at the top of the pitch.
Daniel Farke has made clear he wants a player who is versatile at the very least, and since then, Farke has publicly doubled down on Leeds needing attackers to the 49ers.
He has made it clear that he believes Leeds need at least two more attacking reinforcements if they are to avoid immediate relegation back to the Championship.
LeedsUnited.News now looks at some potential incoming and outgoing transfers before the window closes on Monday evening.
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Manor Solomon is still on Leeds United’s radar
LeedsUnited.News understands that Solomon remains an option with Tottenham willing to sell the former Fulham man for £20m. Now, there is a new report regarding Solomon, and it includes a few surprises.
Israeli outlet ONE say that Aston Villa considered a move for Solomon, but a move did not materialise. Elsewhere, there were talks with Ligue 1 side Lyon, but Solomon’s stance scuppered a move to France.
Indeed, Solomon wants to remain in the Premier League and that hands Leeds a fighting chance. However, Nottingham Forest have also shown interest in Solomon.
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Leeds United still hopeful they can land Dilane Bakwa
Leeds were stepping up their efforts to bring in Bakwa from RC Strasbourg last weekend. However, Forest then made a £30 million Bakwa bid. That latest update could mean Leeds have been outbid in their efforts.
Fulham have ‘advanced talks’ for Bakwa in recent days, with Bakwa revealing his last game for Strasbourg had been played recently. The 23-year-old is set for a departure before tomorrow’s deadline, with Leeds, Fulham and Nottingham Forest all keen.
Sacha Tavolieri has revealed Bakwa will not be joining Forest because they have decided to focus on Dodi Lukebakio. He is considered a concrete target for the right wing, the sort of attacking reinforcement Farke would welcome.
🌳 Dilane Bakwa will not be joining Nottingham Forest.
🇧🇪 #NFFC has decided to focus on Dodi Lukebakio, considered a concrete target for the right wing in this final stretch of the transfer window.
🇪🇸 Sevilla FC awaiting the offer. #mercato pic.twitter.com/Q6IBMkv6QB
— Sacha Tavolieri (@sachatavolieri) August 30, 2025
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