Leeds United has reportedly submitted an £8.7 million bid for goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk from Shakhtar Donetsk as they aim to strengthen their goalkeeping roster ahead of the upcoming season. With current goalkeeper Karl Darlow's contract expiring and Illan Meslier likely leaving the club, Leeds is looking to secure Riznyk, who has made significant contributions to his current team and has international experience. This move highlights Leeds' strategy to enhance their squad amid ongoing changes in their goalkeeping lineup.
Leeds United linked with goalkeeper amid claim of £8.7m transfer offer tabled Leeds United could look to bolster their goalkeeping department in the transfer window Comments Sport Brian Dick Reach Football Correspondent 11:27, 28 Apr 2026 View Image Dmytro Riznyk of FC Shakhtar Donetsk has been linked with Leeds United (Image: Getty Images) Leeds United have made a €10million (£8.7m) offer for Dmytro Riznyk, according to reports. Ukrainian outlet Insides from Pasichnyk 2.0, via Football 24 , claims the Whites have already sent a bid to Shakhtar Donetsk as they seek to address their goalkeeper situation. United currently have Karl Darlow as their No. 1, while Lucas Perri having lost his place in the first team has started in the run to the FA Cup semi-finals. While Perri is under contract until 2029, Darlow’s current deal expires in the summer, albeit against a narrative that the former Newcastle man could be offered fresh terms. Illan Meslier is also expected to depart in the summer having been relegated to third choice goalkeeper. FOLLOW OUR LUFC FACEBOOK PAGE! Latest news, analysis and more on our Leeds United FB page The media in Ukraine seem certain Leeds have identified Riznyk as a potential target at the end of the season. The 27-year-old came through at Vorskla Poltava before moving to Donetsk in 2023, since when he has made 112 appearances, including 37 this season, in which he has also played in the Europa League and UEFA Conference League. He has won four caps for his country, the most recent against Albania in March - and is under contract with Shakhtar until the end of 2027. Article continues below Here at LeedsLive, we are dedicated to bringing you the best Leeds United coverage and analysis. Make sure you don't miss out on the latest Leeds news by joining our free WhatsApp group. You can get all the breaking news and best analysis sent straight to your phone by clicking here to subscribe. You can also subscribe to our free newsletter service. Click here to be sent all the day's biggest stories.
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