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Gossip: Leeds in race for striker Openda

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  • Published
    17 June 2026

Leeds United and Nottingham Forest are in the race for 26-year-old Belgium striker Lois Openda from Juventus. (Teamtalk), external

Everton are exploring the possibility of signing Openda on a loan-to-buy deal. (Football Insider), external

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