Leeds United are in talks with RB Leipzig over a loan move for Conrad Harder, with the 21-year-old emerging as a realistic option as the club looks to strengthen late in the window. With seven days left, the focus at Elland Road is not just on one position, but on getting enough depth in key areas before the deadline arrives.
Harder is understood to be on Leeds United's radar as they search for attacking cover up front, while interest from Lazio means the situation may not remain straightforward. The striker is a 6ft1in forward who has already shown he can make an impact this season, scoring in RB Leipzig's 6-0 win over Trier.
Why Leeds United are moving now
The timing makes sense. Leeds United still have unresolved transfer needs in multiple positions, and the club cannot afford to leave the final week with gaps in the squad. A striker is an obvious place to start, especially if the aim is to add another option who can offer both immediate cover and longer-term value.
That is where Harder becomes interesting. A loan would give Leeds United a chance to assess him without making the sort of permanent commitment that would need much more certainty. If they decide to push for a full deal later, he could be viewed as a long-term project rather than a simple short-term fix.
A player Leeds have already seen up close
There is also a useful layer of context here. Earlier this month, Conrad Harder featured in Leeds United's friendly against RB Leipzig at Elland Road, giving the club a close look at a player they are now trying to bring in. That sort of familiarity can matter when a transfer window is narrowing and decisions have to be made quickly.
For Leeds United, the next week will be about turning interest into action. Harder is not the only issue on the list, but he fits the profile of the kind of signing that could help steady the attack while the club continues to work through the rest of its business.
