‘There are a few offers’… Club says Euro 2024 star not for sale after links with Leeds United

Glen Kamara is expected to join a list that includes Diego Llorente, Marc Roca, Kris Klaesson, Charlie Cresswell and Archie Gray. Jamie Shackleton and Lew Bate have joined their new clubs on free transfers.

Liam Cooper, Cody Drameh and Ian Poveda are free agents, while four others have been loaned out. Connor Roberts and Jaidon Anthony have also left on loan, meaning Leeds need new signings soon.

Leeds have retained their interest in a Turkish Euro 2024 star

With just 26 days until the opener against Portsmouth at Elland Road on August 10, Leeds need additions all over the park. Especially outside, with Crysencio Summerville possibly leaving the club.

Willy Gnonto has also been linked with the exit door and that would leave Leeds with just one option outside in Dan James. In January, Leeds were linked with a move for Galatasaray star Kerem Akturkoglu.

But the Turkish side were unwilling to sell him in January and it has been claimed that Leeds will retain their interest in 25-year-old Akturkoglu this summer. Whether that interest remains is unclear, but possible.

Galatasaray character says winger Kerem Akturkoglu is not for sale

Now, Galatasaray vice-president Ibrahim Hatipoglu has given an update on ‘wizard’ Akturkoglu. He told CNN Turk that Akturkoglu is not for sale this summer and that there are a number of offers made.

“There are some offers for Kerem. We don’t want to let Kerem go. He is a very successful player in the national team. We don’t want to lose a player like Kerem at a time when many local players are needed.”

Every player has their price, but with Akturkoglu under contract until 2026, chances are he will stay put for at least one more season. Leeds may have to look at other targets in the coming weeks and months.

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