Leeds have put the best offer on the table for Julian Brandt, and Ajax are said to be unable to match it. Brandt was also invited to Leeds' training ground, where he toured the facility and met with the manager. The move is still not done, but the Premier League route has clearly moved Leeds into the strongest position.
Leeds' offer and Brandt's visit
Leeds are understood to have made a three-year contract proposal, and that is the package currently shaping the race. Luca Bendoni of goal.com said Leeds were “concretely working on Julian Brandt deal” and that Brandt is “fascinated by the idea of playing in the PL.” A source cited by Football Insider added: “he was invited to Leeds’ training ground, he had a look around, he met with the manager and the club’s plans for him were outlined”.
Ajax and the other interested clubs
The same reporting points in a fairly clear direction. Ajax are on it, but not frontrunners, while Roma are thought to have dropped out and Real Betis were ruled out last week. There is also a split on whether Serie A remains a live option for Brandt if something suitable appears, but the stronger line is still that Leeds have the best offer and the Premier League appeal is doing real work.
Brandt's own numbers help explain why Leeds are pushing so hard. He scored 11 goals and added four assists in 41 appearances across all competitions last season, and his senior record in Germany stands at 221 goal contributions, made up of 99 goals and 122 assists, in 522 games. For a Leeds side that finished 14th and won 11 of 38 league matches, that kind of output would be a clear upgrade in the final third.
Leeds still have to finish the job, but they have done the part that usually decides these races first. The offer is there, the pitch has already been made in person, and Ajax now look like the club trying to catch up rather than set the pace.
Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 4 outlets. How we work →
