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Liverpool vs Leeds United Prediction and Betting Tips | August 2nd 2026 Two Premier League sides clash in the USA this Sunday as part of their pre-season campaign, as Liverpool face off with Leeds United in Chicago.

JULY 31 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Sebastiaan Bornauw - Plays 72 minutes in return Bornauw (undisclosed) started and played 72 minutes in Thursday's 1-0 friendly win over Sunderland, according to the club.

Impact Bornauw had been held out of an earlier preseason friendly against Wrexham as a precaution for a very minor issue, so his extended run of minutes in this match confirms he is fully available again. His versatility across the back line makes him a useful option for Leeds United as preseason continues ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League campaign.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Perri - Misses friendly with knock Perri (undisclosed) missed Thursday's 1-0 friendly win over Sunderland due to a knock, according to Isaac Johnson of Leeds Live.

Impact Perri's absence comes with some added uncertainty given the reported transfer speculation surrounding him, even as the club has reportedly attributed it to a knock. His status for the club's next friendly against Liverpool on Sunday will be worth monitoring closely.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

How to live stream Leeds United vs Sunderland: Men's Soccer Friendlies, TV channel Leeds United and Sunderland continue their preparations for the new Premier League season on Thursday when the two clubs meet in a preseason...

JULY 30 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

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.

JULY 28 • 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.

JULY 26 • 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.

JULY 26 • 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.

JULY 26 • 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.

JULY 26 • 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.

JULY 26 • 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.

JULY 26 • 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.

JULY 26 • 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...

JULY 25 • 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

10 Premier League Transfers You May Have Missed During The World Cup

Business never sleeps, however, and several deals have gone under the radar during the 2026 World Cup.

JULY 22 • FOX SPORTS

10 Premier League Transfers You May Have Missed During The World Cup

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

Man United signs Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa as transfer spree grows

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

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

10 Premier League Transfers You May Have Missed During The World Cup

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

Man United signs Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa as transfer spree grows