The Whites just missed out on qualifying for European football last season, and will be hopeful of getting big results again with Marcelo Bielsa's brand of dynamic football.
Meanwhile, England knocked Germany out of Euro 2020 earlier in the week, and Leeds United' s Robin Koch, who was part of the Germany squad, revealed: “The disappointment is still huge today. The disappointment in the team, with the staff, in all of Germany. We all definitely wanted more and to stay part of the [Euros] until the end.
“Nevertheless, I am proud to have been part of this team at this tournament and to have experienced the motivation, the team spirit and the ambition of each and every one of us every day.
“We will process and process the Euros and draw a lot of motivation for the next tasks in order to celebrate great successes again. We still have a lot to do.”
Meanwhile, down in the Championship, four Yorkshire sides are gearing up for the 2021/22 season, with Sheffield United, Hull City, Barnsley and Huddersfield Town all competing in the second-tier this season.
Here are today's biggest transfer stories and the latest team news involving Leeds United, Barnsley and a number of other sides from Yorkshire and beyond, as the reaction to the Euros, summer transfer window, and the build-up to the new season continues.
“Nevertheless, I am proud to have been part of this team at this tournament and to have experienced the motivation, the team spirit and the ambition of each and every one of us every day.
5. Preston beat Owls to Olosunde
Preston North End had landed ex-Rotherham defender Matthew Olosunde, after he rejected a contract extension to stay with the Millers and agreed a deal with the Lilywhites. Sheffield Wednesday were also keen, but missed out. (Club website)
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6. Lions could loan £12m man
Millwall are rumoured to be closing in on a loan move for Stoke City striker Benik Afobe. The £12m man spent last season in Turkey on loan with Trabzonspor, and could be set for another temporary spell elsewhere in the 2021/22 campaign. (South London Press)
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7. Blackpool target could seal Swiss switch
Blackpool-linked winger Liam Miller could be set to move elsewhere, with Swiss giants Basel believed to have submitted their second bid for the player. He spent the second half of last season on loan with Charlton, where he scored twice in 27 appearances. (The 72)
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8. Cherries ready Kerr raid
Bournemouth could be set to blow League One sides Wigan Athletic and Oxford United out the water to land St Johnstone captain Jason Kerr. The Cherries have just been taken over by Scott Parker, who will be looking to bring in some fresh signings this summer. (The Sun)
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