Leeds United have made an opening verbal offer of €8.5m for Borussia Monchengladbach centre-back Nico Elvedi.

What's the situation?

The 29-year-old Swiss international is entering the final year of his contract. Gladbach director of football Rouven Schröder must sell him now to get a decent fee. Elvedi has turned down every contract extension, and his heart is set on England.

Why it matters for Leeds United

Daniel Farke knows Elvedi's game inside out from his stint in Germany. Elland Road needs experience, and €8.5m won't cut it - West Yorkshire chiefs must push the valuation closer to €12m. Paying extra makes sense, given Elvedi's proven track record. He racked up 33 appearances for Gladbach last season, with a passing accuracy north of 90 per cent.

What comes next?

Leeds United must cut the small talk and put a formal written bid on the table. They need to secure a leader who can transform their backline. As of 29 Jun 2026, Leeds United are 14th in the Premier League, with 47 points from 38 games. Their recent form is LWDWD, with 49 goals scored and 56 conceded.

CategoryValue
League Standing14th
Points47
Recent FormLWDWD
Goals Scored49
Goals Conceded56