Leeds United are expected to be in the market for a new midfielder before the August 30 deadline as Daniel Farke eyes late additions, but Leicester are set to sign one target for a PS25m fee.

Following Saturday's 0-0 draw against West Brom, Farke told reporters that he would like four signings before the close of play on August 30.

Two of those are a new full-back, and a goalscoring midfielder.

He also wants replacements for Crysencio Summerville and Georginio Rutter, with the latter set to join Brighton.

Nothing has been confirmed as of yet in regards to Rutter, but a deal is expected to go through.

Leeds have lost both Archie Gray and Glen Kamara this summer and only brought in Joe Rothwell on loan, as extra cover in the middle.

Wales midfielder Charlie Crew is coming through but is yet to make a debut.

He has since returned to Tottenham and broke into the first-team set-up but under Ange Postecoglou, has rarely got a look in at the North London club.

Leeds have shown interest in signing Skipp from Spurs.

Leeds tried to include Skipp in a deal that saw Archie Gray move to Spurs, but it was rejected with Leeds at least getting Joe Rodon.

But they were told no, with Skipp clearly wanting a Premier League move.

MORE LEEDS UNITED STORIESRomano said on X: "Leicester City to pay PS20m fixed fee plus PS5m add-ons for Oliver Skipp.

Tottenham authorized medical tests with contract to be signed and formal steps expected in the next 24h," he added.

Leicester City to pay PS20m fixed fee plus PS5m add-ons for Oliver Skipp.

Tottenham authorized medical tests with contract to be signed and formal steps expected in the next 24h.

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com/8ZmMtjKIcg- Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 18, 2024 View TweetA proven Premier League player and Farke has described Skipp as a "top player", Skipp would have been excellent business.

But the lure of the Premier League and the PS25m fee meant Leeds never had a chance.

Instead, he has joined Steve Cooper's Leicester and will be tasked with offering some defensive protection around the Foxes defence.

Certainly, it feel as if they are going to need it somewhere down the line.

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