Leeds United were active on transfer deadline day, securing two new signings while also sanctioning a departure, before earning a point against Brentford in the Premier League. The club's business included the arrivals of Jean-Matteo Bahoya and Melvin Bard, as Largie Ramazani left for Burnley, while a 1-1 draw at Elland Road maintained their unbeaten start to the season.
Jean-Matteo Bahoya joined Leeds United on a season-long loan from Eintracht Frankfurt late on deadline day. The 21-year-old winger, who had been linked with several Premier League clubs, revealed the move appealed to him because he viewed Leeds as having the best project in the division. "Every player wants to play in the Premier League and the best project in the Premier League for me was Leeds," Bahoya told LUTV. The deal includes a €2 million loan fee and an option for Leeds to make the transfer permanent for €23 million plus add-ons.
French left-back Melvin Bard also arrived on deadline day, joining on an initial loan from OGC Nice, the club confirmed. The 25-year-old, who brings extensive Ligue 1 and European experience, described the move as fulfilling a childhood dream. "Playing in the Premier League has always been a dream of mine, ever since I was a child," Bard said via a translator. He praised the club's history and the famous Elland Road atmosphere, which he had heard about from other players.
Burnley completed the deadline day signing of Leeds United winger Largie Ramazani, according to the Burnley Express. The 25-year-old Belgian moves to Turf Moor on an initial season-long loan, but the deal is obligated to become permanent at the end of the campaign. Ramazani, who was part of Leeds' Championship-winning side in 2024/25, spent last season on loan at Valencia in La Liga. He expressed his excitement about the move and his aim to help Burnley achieve promotion back to the Premier League.
Leeds United fought back to secure a 1-1 draw with Brentford at Elland Road on Sunday. Kevin Schade's clever flick gave the visitors the lead, but Dominic Calvert-Lewin turned in Lukas Nmecha's cross to salvage a point for Daniel Farke's side. The result means Leeds have taken four points from their opening two Premier League matches, leaving them eighth in the table. They have scored two goals and conceded one, giving them a positive goal difference early in the campaign.
Leeds United head into the September international break sitting eighth in the Premier League with four points. Their record shows one win and one draw from two games, with a goal difference of +1. They are currently two points behind early leaders Manchester City in the title race. Brighton are currently ninth in the table.
Manager Daniel Farke is also managing a short injury list, with Ilia Gruev, Joe Rodon, and Mateo Joseph currently sidelined. Fans can check the latest availability updates on our dedicated injuries page. The team's current position and form can be tracked via our standings section. Leeds United's next challenge is to build on their solid start when they visit the Amex Stadium this weekend.
