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Leeds United vs Sunderland Prediction and Betting Tips | July 30th 2026 Premier League sides Leeds United and Sunderland face off in Harrison, New Jersey this Friday in a pre-season friendly.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

'No distractions' helping Wilson settle in at new club Leeds Harry Wilson made his Leeds United debut against Wrexham in a pre-season friendly, and he is excited about the season ahead.

3 DAYS AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

Five Things We Learned From Wrexham's Win Over Leeds United The Red Dragons opened their U.S. tour with another victory over Premier League opposition.

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Sean Longstaff - Scores, assists in friendly Longstaff was the standout performer of Saturday's 3-2 preseason loss to Wrexham before being substituted at halftime as part of the club's rotation, according to Leeds Live.

Impact Longstaff set up Piroe's 29th minute goal with a cut-back before scoring the equalizer himself right on the stroke of halftime, showing composure to dummy and fire the ball into the corner from just inside the area. He had traveled with Leeds for preseason after his previous season ended early due to hernia surgery, and this performance is an encouraging sign of his progress toward full fitness. The midfielder started 10 of his 23 appearances last season, contributing two goals and two assists, and could see more of a rotational role this campaign. Longstaff is expected to continue building up his match fitness as preseason progresses.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ilia Gruev - Continues comeback from injury Gruev (knee) remains sidelined as he continues his recovery from a meniscus knee injury, missing Leeds' preseason friendly against Wrexham, according to Leeds Live.

Impact Gruev's absence adds to a lengthy list of notable outs for Leeds during their trip to the United States, and his energy and range of passing in midfield make his eventual return a boost once he's back to full fitness. No updated timeline has been disclosed at this stage, and he's expected to continue his rehabilitation as preseason progresses.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sebastiaan Bornauw - Not risked with minor issue Bornauw was absent for Leeds' preseason friendly against Wrexham due to a very minor issue, as the club opted not to risk him, according to Leeds Live.

Impact Bornauw's absence is purely precautionary, and the defender's composure on the ball and versatility across the backline make him a useful option once fully available. He joins several other notable absentees for Leeds during the trip to the United States, with no further details on the issue disclosed. He's expected to return to full training in the near term.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dominic Calvert-Lewin - Sidelined with setback Calvert-Lewin (undisclosed) missed Leeds' preseason friendly against Wrexham after a small setback prevented him from completing his individual training program, according to Leeds...

Impact Calvert-Lewin is training individually while building back up toward full team training, with his aerial threat and hold up play an important piece of Leeds' attacking options once he's back involved. His absence is one of several notable ones for Leeds during the club's preseason trip to the United States, and no specific details on the setback have been disclosed. He's expected to continue his individual buildup before rejoining the group.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jaka Bijol - Missing with knee knock Bijol (knock) was absent for Leeds' preseason friendly against Wrexham after picking up a knock to his knee, according to Leeds Live.

Impact Bijol's absence is one of several notable ones for Leeds in the United States, joining Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Sebastiaan Bornauw on the sidelines. The defender is known for his physical presence and aerial strength at the back, qualities Leeds will want available once the issue clears up. No further details on the severity of the knock have been disclosed, and he's expected to be assessed further as preseason continues.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

New England Revolution acquire Jack Harrison from Leeds United | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The New England Revolution have acquired winger Jack Harrison from English Premier League side Leeds United...

4 DAYS AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

Leeds and Man City open James Trafford talks as Newcastle pull out

Leeds United have opened negotiations with Manchester City over a permanent move for highly-rated goalkeeper James Trafford. The England int...

JULY 23 • goal

Leeds and Man City open James Trafford talks as Newcastle pull out

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JULY 22 • FOX SPORTS

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Leeds defender Wober has contract terminated by mutual consent Leeds United have allowed Max Wober to depart on a free, following Karl Darlow, Illan Meslier and Pascal Struijk through the exit door.

JULY 22 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Leeds' Piroe out to replicate last season's success Leeds United finished 14th in the Premier League last term, and Joel Piroe is urging them to try and do even better this time around.

JULY 21 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Sean Longstaff - Joins pre-season training Longstaff (groin) has traveled with Leeds United for their pre-season, according to Isaac Johnson of Leeds Live.

Impact Longstaff had to end the last campaign a game early due to hernia surgery, but he is set to be an option for the start of the season, it seems, as he is joining his teammates for their pre-season tour. That said, he will use the next month to further his fitness levels and get back to 100 percent, likely to be feasible in this time. He started in 10 of his 23 appearances last season while scoring two goals and two assists, likely to earn more of a rotational role this season.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Mateo Joseph - Continues ACL recovery Joseph (knee) is continuing his ACL recovery in England and has not joined Leeds United for the preseason, according to Isaac Johnson of Leeds Live.

Impact Joseph is still not going to be an option for some time as he recovers from surgery on his knee, with the forward continuing recovery with his parent club. With the forward receiving his surgery in April, he does have around another five to six months of recovery ahead of him, leading to a return in the second half of the season. This will likely play a big factor in how much time he sees this season, as he was able to earn decent time on loan last campaign, but a loan may be off the table by the time he recovers, forcing him to find time within the Leeds team.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Anton Stach - In training ground for preseason Stach (ankle) is back at Leeds United's facilities to start preseason, the player posted on his instagram.

Impact Stach's ankle issue late last season required stitches but was not considered a major injury, and his return to the club's facilities marks the beginning of his buildup toward the new 2026/27 Premier League campaign. He finished last season with five goals and three assists across 29 appearances (28 starts), establishing himself as the club's lead midfielder, and his health through preseason will be closely watched as Leeds United prepares for the new season.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

'I will give everything for this club' – Muharemovic excited to get started at Leeds Leeds United have bolstered their defence by bringing in Tarik Muharemovic, following his World Cup performances.

JULY 17 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Tarik Muharemovic - Signs five-year deal with Leeds Muharemovic has joined Leeds United from Sassuolo on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee, his new club announced.

Impact Muharemovic arrives off the back of a big year, having helped Bosnia and Herzegovina reach this summer's World Cup and making 33 appearances across all competitions for Sassuolo last season as the club settled back into Serie A, finishing 11th after their promotion. He began his career in Austria, making his professional debut for Wolfsberger AC, and needed just six matches there before Juventus moved to sign him, where he went on to earn his first senior caps for Bosnia and Herzegovina. He joined Sassuolo on loan in August 2024 and scored in only his second appearance, going on to help the club win Serie B and secure promotion back to Serie A. Rather than moving on after that promotion, Muharemovic stayed on with Sassuolo once his move was made permanent following 30 appearances. That form also carried into the international stage, where he was a key part of Bosnia and Herzegovina's run through Nations League and World Cup qualifying and the play-offs. He now arrives at Elland Road with 17 senior caps and Serie A experience at just 23, and is expected to be given an immediate route into Leeds' backline following Pascal Struijk's departure to Brighton after eight-and-a-half years at the club.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Transfer trades of the week: Andrey Santos & Youri Tielemans to Man Utd, Mason Greenwood to Fenerbahce & all the biggest done deals of the summer window

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JULY 15 • goal

Transfer trades of the week: Andrey Santos & Youri Tielemans to Man Utd, Mason Greenwood to Fenerbahce & all the biggest done deals of the summer window

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Manchester United signed Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans on a five-year contract from Aston Villa

JULY 14 • Associated Press

Ilia Gruev - Back for start of preseason Gruev (knee) was present for the first day of preseason training, the club posted.

Impact Gruev's season ended early in April due to a meniscus knee injury, and he spent much of the summer continuing his rehabilitation in his native Bulgaria. His presence on day one suggests the recovery has progressed on schedule despite the setback. The midfielder, who was named 2025 Bulgarian Player of the Year, has a year remaining on his contract, meaning he can discuss pre-contract terms with overseas clubs beginning in January if no extension is reached before then. Gruev is expected to continue building toward full training as Leeds' preseason progresses.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Cairns - Signs new deal through 2028 Cairns has signed a new two-year contract with Leeds United, extending his stay at Elland Road through 2028, per the club's statement.

Impact Cairns came through Leeds' academy and made his debut for the club in the 2011-12 season before leaving in 2015 for spells elsewhere, including productive loan spells. He returned to Elland Road in the summer of 2024 from Salford City, having played every league fixture for the Ammies the previous season. Since rejoining Leeds, the 33-year-old goalkeeper has remained an ever-present part of Daniel Farke's matchday squad and has racked up more than 300 career appearances. The new deal keeps him on as an experienced option in the goalkeeping group.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Wilson makes Leeds switch following Fulham exit Just under a year after their first attempt to sign Harry Wilson fell through, Leeds United have got the Welshman's signature.

JULY 8 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Harry Wilson - Signs four year deal at Leeds Wilson has joined Leeds United on a four-year deal following the expiry of his contract at Fulham, the club announced.

Impact Wilson departs Fulham after a five-year stay in which he made just shy of 200 appearances, highlighted by a strong 2025-26 campaign where his 11 goals and eight assists earned him the club's Player of the Season award, and his strike against Crystal Palace won the BBC's Goal of the Season. He first arrived at Craven Cottage in 2021 and scored on his debut, going on to help the club to promotion before stabilizing them in the Premier League. Prior to Fulham, Wilson built his reputation through a series of productive loan spells away from Liverpool, including 15 goals at Derby County and seven in his first top-flight season at Bournemouth, along with earlier stints at Hull City and Cardiff City. A Wales international with 69 caps, he became his country's youngest ever debutant back in 2013 and has featured at both EURO 2020 and the 2022 World Cup. He chose Leeds over several other offers as he begins a new chapter at 29. He becomes Leeds' first summer signing, adding an experienced, versatile forward option as the club prepares for the new season.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Wober - Heading back to Leeds United Wober will return to parent club Leeds United following the conclusion of his loan spell at Werder Bremen.

Impact Wober managed just two Bundesliga appearances across 35 minutes this season after the knee injury suffered in preseason severely limited his involvement throughout the campaign, making his loan spell at Werder one of the most difficult periods of a career that has previously included stints at Sevilla, Ajax, Red Bull Salzburg and Gladbach. The Austrian international center-back now heads back to Leeds where his fitness will continue to be assessed, with the club hoping he can return to the level he showed during his 25-appearance Bundesliga campaign at Gladbach in 2022/23 once fully recovered.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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