Leeds United are already being linked with a number of high-profile names with promotion on the horizon if The Whites can beat Southampton, and a German defender is now being linked.
Sunday’s play-off final will determine who secures an instant return to the Premier League along with Leicester City and Ipswich Town, with Leeds and Southampton relegated from the top tier last season.
Whether the club get promoted or not will determine the quality of players Leeds can target come the summer. Leeds have made an enquiry to sign a defender from Champions League finalists Dortmund.
Marius Wolf has emerged as a target for The Whites, according to Florian Plettenberg on Twitter. The Sky Germany reporter says Leeds have opened talks for Wolf, who has been a regular for Dortmund this term.
Wolf, 28, has played 31 times for Dortmund during 2023-24, starting 17 times and playing six times in his side’s run to the final. But his contract is about to come to an end at the Bundesliga side this summer.
Leeds want to sign Dortmund star Wolf on a free transfer
Plettenberg reports that Leeds have made an enquiry to sign the five-time Germany star ahead of his contract expiring, but promotion will be a necessity to get a deal done for the “quality” defender.
Wolf of course, will not be making any decisions until after the Champions League final when Dortmund take on Real Madrid in the final. He is unlikely to start, but could may make an appearance off the bench.
Plettenberg reported on X: “Leeds are interested in Wolf, could be a serious option if Leeds is promoted to the Premier League. Leeds inquire about the 28 y/o right-back who leaves Dortmund as a free agent.”
Why Georginio Rutter could help Leeds get a deal done for Wolf
Leeds are not the only club interested with Spanish, Italian and Middle Eastern sides showing interest but the chance to work under a fellow German in Daniel Farke as manager could tempt the Dortmund star.
What could also help Leeds is that TransferMarkt claim Wolf is represented by the sea agency that look after Georginio Rutter. Leeds had to deal with Rutter’s agency just 18 months ago, after a record move.
That relationship could be key in helping get a deal done for Wolf on a free transfer. But if Leeds are to stand any chance, then promotion is key. All eyes on Sunday then as Leeds take on Southampton.