Leeds United and Bradford City eye targets as Barnsley & Rotherham United confirm exits - transfer news round-up

It is early days in the summer transfer window but speculation is already rife throughout Yorkshire and beyond.

Deals are being done and plans are being made as clubs scramble to ensure they are best-placed to meet targets come August.

Here are the latest Yorkshire transfer headlines on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

Leeds United ‘working’ on Harry Wilson deal

Leeds United are reportedly working to get Harry Wilson on board with the expiry of his Fulham contract looming.

The 29-year-old’s deal is due to expire at the end of the month and Leeds are known to be strong admirers of the winger.

Wilson is familiar with a number of key Leeds figures, including Joe Rodon and Ethan Ampadu, as he plays alongside them at international level for Wales.

Rotherham United confirm departure of midfielder

Rotherham United have been unable to come to an agreement with midfielder Joe Powell over a new contract.

The 27-year-old, a cultured midfielder, has made 91 appearances for the Millers over the course of the last two seasons.

When his deal runs out at the end of the month, he will link up with Rotherham’s new League Two rivals Salford City.

“I’m over the moon to get started,” he told the Salford website. “I’m looking forward to the season and hopefully some very good things to come.

“When I sat down with the club we had a good chat, and our ambitions aligned. I’ve got a lot to give, hopefully I can put that on show.

“You can expect to see a lot of desire, a lot of passion. I’ll cover every blade of grass that I can, and on top of that I can bring quality with the final pass, breaking the lines, some long distance shots, so hopefully I can bring a bit of excitement.”

Bradford City ‘close’ to landing goalkeeper

Outgoing Dundee goalkeeper Jon McCracken is said to be close to a move to Bradford City.

The 26-year-old is leaving the Scottish Premiership club as a free agent and has been linked with Sheffield Wednesday, Blackburn Rovers and Queens Park Rangers.

However, it has been claimed the Bantams are on the verge of winning the race for the former Norwich City man.

Barnsley sell goalkeeper

Jackson Smith has completed a permanent switch from Barnsley to Port Vale.

The 24-year-old goalkeeper made just six appearances across two years with the Reds, enjoying the bulk of his minutes out on loan.

After ending the 2025/26 campaign at Grimsby Town, Smith has linked up with their League Two rivals Port Vale and penned a three-year deal. Barnsley have received an undisclosed fee.

Hull City knocked back in forward pursuit

Hull City are thought to have had a £15m proposal for Brazilian forward Emersonn knocked back.

The 21-year-old is on the books of Ligue 1 outfit Toulouse and registered six league goals for the French club last season.

A former Brazil youth international, Emersonn is also believed to be in the sights of another Premier League club as well as Bayer Leverkusen and Monaco.

York City announce exit

York City have confirmed the departure of their National League title-winning captain Callum Howe.

The 32-year-old defender will not be following the Minstermen into League Two, instead remaining in the fifth tier after penning a two-year deal at Scunthorpe United.

Iron boss Andy Butler said: "Callum is a player we've admired for a long time. He brings experience, leadership and a real desire to win. His qualities both on and off the pitch will be a huge asset to the group.”

York’s understudy goalkeeper George Sykes-Kenworthy, meanwhile, has put pen to paper on a new deal.

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