Leeds United 'push' for free agent as Bradford City prepare swoop and Hull City show 'interest' - round-up
The latest transfer headlines from across Yorkshire - featuring Leeds United, Hull City, Bradford City and more
The summer transfer window is in its infancy but it has not taken long for activity levels to ramp up.
Up and down the country, there are deals being done and plans beind made while the rumour mill turns relentlessly.
Here are latest Yorkshire transfer headlines on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
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Leeds United push for free agent
Leeds United are reportedly pushing to enter the race for defender Diogo Leite.
The 27-year-old, a centre-back by trade, is departing Union Berlin after making 136 appearances for the Bundesliga club.
Turkish giants Besiktas are also said to be on the trail of the defender, who is a Portugal youth international.
He is the latest centre-back to have been linked with Leeds, who have also been mooted as a potential destination for Sporting Lisbon’s Ousmane Diomande and Leite’s ex-Union Berlin teammate Danilho Doekhi.
Bradford City poised to sign Barnsley midfielder
Bradford City appear to be closing in on the signing of midfielder Adam Phillips from their Yorkshire rivals Barnsley.
The 28-year-old has spent the last four seasons at Oakwell, scoring 43 goals in 182 appearances, but is seemingly on the verge of seeking pastures new in West Yorkshire.
It has been claimed the Bantams are poised to bring an end to the former England youth international’s time in South Yorkshire.
Hull City interested in playmaker
Hull City have been linked with Marseille playmaker Angel Gomes following the conclusion of his loan spell at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The 25-year-old, a product of Manchester United’s youth system, won senior four England caps in 2024. Coventry City are also said to be targeting the attacking midfielder.
Hull have also been credited with interest in current Manchester United prospect Toby Collyer, who was loaned to the Tigers in January but saw his time at the MKM Stadium marred by injury.
Sheffield Wednesday and Huddersfield Town on winger’s trail
League One outfits Sheffield Wednesday and Huddersfield Town have been named among the admirers of Colchester United’s Kyreece Lisbie.
A tricky winger with an eye for goal, Lisbie scored 11 goals over the course of the 2025/26 League Two season.
He has been linked with a raft of clubs and the Owls and the Terriers are the latest to have been credited with interest.
Harrogate Town secure signing
National League outfit Harrogate Town have made midfielder Morgan Williams their fourth signing of the summer.
The Sulphurites have been busy since their relegation from League Twon and have now recruited Williams from King’s Lynn Town. The 21-year-old, formerly of AFC Wimbledon, has penned a two-year deal after Harrogate paid an undisclosed fee for his signature.
Williams said: “I’m so excited to be here, I just want to get in for pre-season, meet the boys and hopefully have a good season. It was great to hear the manager’s ambition and trust in me, so I was really eager to get it done.
“There has been a really positive, upbeat feeling about the club and real determination to get back into the EFL, so I can’t wait to be a part of it.”