Sources: Leeds to let 27-yr-old go, new additions to seal his fate
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(Credit: Imago) Fri 8 May 2026 7:00, UK Leeds United will not stand in the way of centre-back Sebastiaan Bornauw if he wants to leave this summer, sources have told Football Insider.The 27-year-old has made just four starts in the Premier League this season, and the Whites are prepared to show him the door if he wants to move in search of more regular football. The Elland Road outfit are keen to avoid leaving themselves short at the back next term, but sources say that Bornauw is set to be forced even further down the pecking order, with the club already eyeing up new centre-back additions.
VISIT THE LEEDS TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Which centre-backs have Leeds got on their radar?Football Insider revealed last week that Ladislav Krejci would welcome a move to Leeds, amid strong interest from the West Yorkshire side. Leeds have also been heavily linked with a move for Union Berlin centre-back Danilho Doekhi, as he is increasingly likely to leave the German capital club as a free agent this summer.
The Dutchman has interest from Saudi Arabia on the table, while Borussia Dortmund are also understood to be strong admirers of the 27-year-old. 🚨 Danilho Doekhi, set to leave Union Berlin on a free transfer and already attracting a strong interest from PIF-backed clubs in Saudi Arabia.Borussia Dortmund and Leeds United also keen on the CB who has not missed a single minute of Bundesliga action for 2 seasons in a row —… pic.twitter.com/sCsiqgv9Z3— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 29, 2026 View Tweet Both of those deals could provide the trigger for Bornauw to depart Elland Road in the coming weeks, with FC Koln still keen on the idea of taking him back to Germany. The Belgian seemingly has no way back into Farke’s plans despite a productive season, and as a result, he appears set to be shown the door for good ahead of next term. 🚨 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Leeds United Insider Access Get the full story from Elland Road and Thorp Arch with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of West Yorkshire.