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Leeds United have until 30 August to complete any remaining transfers before the window shuts

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Leeds United are targeting two more additions in the summer transfer market before it shuts next month but the Championship club are yet to make a decision on whether to continue their pursuit of Dejan Ljubičić.

According to The Athletic, the Whites are keen to bolster their ranks further before the window closes on 30 August.

The Yorkshire outfit are aiming to compete for automatic promotion from the Championship this season after narrowly missing out in the previous campaign.

Daniel Farke will be keen to strengthen, having already added a number of fresh faces to the squad so far this summer.

However, no decision has yet been made on whether to continue their pursuit of Ljubičić after their first bid for the player was turned down.

Leeds are reportedly targeting the addition of another midfielder and right-back before the transfer market shuts.

The Whites have already added Jayden Bogle to their defensive options following a deal with Sheffield United.

Joe Rothwell has also arrived to strengthen their midfield, arriving from Bournemouth on loan for the upcoming campaign.

An initial offer worth £3.4 million was rejected by German side Koln for Ljubičić in their pursuit of another midfield signing.

It remains to be seen whether an improved offer will be tabled, with it also being reported that the Championship side are interested in signing Jordan James from Birmingham City.

Ljubičić has just one year remaining on his current contract, so could be available for a cut-rate price.

It is also unclear what option will emerge as their preferred option at right-back, and player sales could yet determine other future targets.

Leeds will be hoping to hold onto the likes of Crysencio Summerville and Georginio Rutter, who have both been linked with moves away from Elland Road in recent months.

Wilfried Gnonto has also been reportedly attracting interest, but it has been claimed talks with Premier League side Everton have stalled.

Leeds United’s Dejan Ljubičić interest

Ljubičić made 26 appearances in the Bundesliga last season, as Koln suffered relegation to the second tier.

The 26-year-old has made 83 appearances in the German top flight over the last three campaigns, but is now entering the final year of his contract.

The Austrian could be an option for Farke to improve his midfield options, but it remains to be seen if an improved offer will be submitted before the window shuts.

Leeds have until 30 August to finalise any remaining deals before the market closes for the remainder of the calendar year.

Bolstering midfield and right-back is sensible from Leeds

The departures of Glen Kamara and Archie Gray this summer has led to Leeds looking a little lighter in midfield.

The return of Max Wober, along with the signing of Joe Rodon on a permanent basis, does mean that Ethan Ampadu may be able to step back up into the role more consistently.

But another midfielder could also be quite useful, especially if they can be signed at a relatively low cost.

Meanwhile, another right-back should be a priority, as Bogle needs some competition for the role ahead of a long and gruelling campaign in the fight for promotion to the Premier League.