Leeds United have Sunderland forward Wilson Isidor on their 'radar' ahead of summer transfer window
Leeds United credited with interest in Sunderland’s Wilson Isidor amid doubts over his future
Sunderland forward Wilson Isidor has reportedly cropped up on Leeds United’s radar.
The 25-year-old fired the Black Cats to promotion from the Championship in his maiden campaign at the Stadium of Light, contributing 13 goals to the club’s charge.
He has helped Sunderland establish themselves in the top tier this term, weighing in with five goals over the course of 30 outings.
There has been talk of a summer exit for the Haiti international, who represented France at youth level before switching allegiance.
Leeds United linked with Sunderland frontman
According to Football Insider, he is on Leeds’ radar as the Whites plot their summer transfer business.
It has been suggested the Whites want to intensify the competition for Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha, with Joel Piroe having struggled with the step-up from the Championship.
On the Transfer Insider podcast, Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke said: “I think there’ll be a lot of clubs looking at Isidor, potentially for a move away in the summer. He’s dropped down the pecking order at the Stadium of Light this season.
“There was a bit of interest in Isidor from other clubs in the January window, but Sunderland didn’t want to let him go as they wanted to keep hold of their core squad and make sure they secured Premier League safety.
“It might now be in his best interests for Isidor to seek a move away in the summer if he wants to be playing regularly. Leeds may be one of the clubs that look at him.
“He’s under contract until 2028, and as long as Sunderland don’t ask for silly money, I think there’ll be a number of clubs who would be interested in Isidor.
“Leeds obviously will be looking to add to their attacking options in the summer as well, but yeah I’m sure Isidor is on the list but not necessarily high up on it.”
Leeds United’s forward pool
Calvert-Lewin and Nmecha were both added to the Leeds attack last summer, sealing free transfer moves to Elland Road after leaving Everton and Wolfsburg respectively.
The former has bagged 12 goals across 32 league appearances, while the latter has managed six in 28.
Piroe is the only senior competitior for the pair, with teenage prodigy Harry Gray still raw. Gray ended the 2025/26 season on loan at Rotherham United, who were relegated from League One despite the 17-year-old’s contributions.