Leeds United must step up Lois Openda transfer pursuit as Bournemouth provide seal of approval
Leeds United should be trying to step up their pursuit of Juventus forward Lois Openda as much as possible in the coming weeks.
The Whites have already made contact with the Old Lady over a possible deal, according to Calcio Mercato, and they are part of a group of clubs that are all chasing the Belgian.
The RB Leipzig loanee is about to see his stay with the Italian giants turned into a permanent deal, but they are already determined to move him on again this summer after just one league goal this season.
Juventus are understood to be considering the idea of letting the 26-year-old leave on an initial loan deal with the option to buy, and Leeds have already emerged as a potential suitor.
A new striker is at the top of Leeds’ transfer priorities for the upcoming summer window, but they will have to fight both Bournemouth and Rennes for Openda’s signature.
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VISIT THE LEEDS TRANSFER HUBBournemouth interest tells Leeds everything they need about Lois Openda
Bournemouth and Rennes have also made contact with Juventus to try and sign Openda, but Leeds should be ready to do everything they can to push ahead of them in the race.
The former Lens man has endured a difficult campaign this time around, but he previously notched 45 goal contributions across his two full campaigns with RB Leipzig.
| Openda 2025-26 (Serie A) | Stats | Openda 2024-25 (Bundesliga) |
| 24 (6) | Apps (Starts) | 33 (28) |
| 1 | Goals (Assists) | 9 (5) |
| 0.14 | Goals per 90 | 0.33 |
| 0.83 | Shots on Target per 90 | 1.21 |
| 0.69 | Big Chances Missed per 90 | 0.48 |
| 3.9% | Conversion Rate | 11.5% |
He has been a target for Aston Villa in the past, and Premier League interest is now coming to the fore once again.
It will likely take a significant financial commitment for Leeds to sign Openda this summer, but news of Bournemouth’s interest should erase any nagging doubts behind the scenes at Elland Road.
The Cherries have gained a reputation for having an excellent recruitment team in recent seasons, as they have unearthed several gems who have taken the Premier League by storm.
The fact that they are now chasing Openda should serve as a huge seal of approval for Leeds, in that this is a man who could become a game-changer for them.
However, given that the South Coast outfit could yet have European football to offer next term, it is vital that Leeds step up their pursuit even further, as speed could be the only way to beat them to a deal.
Daniel Farke to repeat Dominic Calvert-Lewin trick with Openda
Openda’s links with Leeds have emerged as part of the Whites’ bid to provide further competition for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has surprised many people with his form this term.
The former Everton man had seen his powers fade in recent seasons, but Daniel Farke has been able to unlock him once again, and he already has 11 league goals to his name in 2025-26.
Calvert-Lewin’s return to form has been a welcome bonus for Leeds, who would otherwise have been facing a serious threat of an instant return to the Championship.
Farke will surely have his eyes on trying to repeat that trick with Openda ahead of next season, and help another striker return to their best form.
He has undoubtedly got the best out of his group of late, and he could easily turn Openda into a very threatening player again if Leeds can secure his services.
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