Leeds are gearing up for their return to the Premier League by sealing a "done deal" for a Bundesliga defender.
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- "Done deal" for Leeds
- Club ramping up recruitment
- Preparing for Premier League return
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Transfer reporter Florian Plettenburg reports that Daniel Farke's side have sealed a deal for Wolfsburg central defender Sebastiaan Bornauw and that an official announcement will follow soon.
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WHAT THE REPORT SAID
Plettenberg tweeted: "Sebastiaan Bornauw to Leeds United is considered a done deal. All done and sealed with VfL Wolfsburg. The 26 y/o centre-back will sign a contract until 2029, with the transfer fee up to €6m. Announcement soon."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Bornauw made 96 appearances in four seasons at Wolfsburg and looks set to become Leeds' third signing of the summer, following forward Lukas Nmecha, who signed on a free, and £15m defender Jaka Bijol from Udinese.
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WHAT NEXT FOR LEEDS?
Leeds are looking to add top-tier quality to their squad ahead of their return to the Premier League, with their campaign beginning at home to Everton on Monday 18 August.