NafisaLeeds United are considering a possible move for Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters, according to Leeds United News.
After spending two seasons in the Championship, Leeds have confirmed their promotion back to the Premier League and will return to the top division as champions. Daniel Farke led the Whites to a 100-point haul to clinch automatic promotion for his team, having endured a heartbreaking defeat in the 2023/24 play-off final.
Farke will now steer the team through another Premier League campaign, aiming to defy the recent concerning pattern of newly-promoted clubs being relegated immediately. To achieve this, it’s evident the Whites will require reinforcements, and Leeds are already assessing possible targets.
As a team freshly back from the Championship, Leeds must stay mindful of Profit and Sustainability Rules and, with that in mind, may have identified an ideal acquisition available for free—though it’s not Jamie Vardy, who has also been linked with the club.
Leeds Interested in Walker-Peters:
According to Leeds United News, Kyle Walker-Peters is a player that, as reported by Graeme Bailey, “Leeds have had contact” about. A natural right-back who is effective on both wings, Walker-Peters has been with Southampton for five years after transferring from Tottenham Hotspur.
Kyle Walker-Peters 24/25 Season Stats So Far
Competition
Appearances
Assists
Yellow Cards
Minutes Played
Premier League – 33 – 2 – 5 – 2,922′
FA Cup – 2 – 0
Walker-Peters has made over 200 appearances for the Saints across all competitions, but it now seems the full-back is seeking a fresh opportunity. He is expected to leave Southampton as a free agent after a disappointing return to the Premier League with the club.
Despite Southampton’s struggles, Walker-Peters has shown he possesses top-flight quality in previous seasons. A two-time England international, he brings valuable experience and, at 28, is in the prime phase of his playing career.
For Leeds, securing Walker-Peters would represent a savvy piece of business. Not only would they land a defender capable of starting immediately at no cost, but they would also be adding a player with significant Premier League know-how—something that could prove vital in their bid to avoid relegation.
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