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Nizaar Kinsella
Football reporter

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Mykhailo Mudryk became the first player to move from Chelsea to Tottenham in 17 years and the first loanee to join Spurs from Chelsea since 1992.

The Ukraine international, 25, has since returned to action, making his first competitive appearance in more than 21 months as a substitute in Roberto de Zerbi's side against Nottingham Forest this weekend.

Upon joining, Mudryk reiterated that De Zerbi, who managed him at Shakhtar Donetsk, was his "football father".

However, a move to north London was not a realistic option until the last few days of the window.

Spurs had previously explored moves for Liverpool's Cody Gakpo and then-Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye, with Richarlison set to move in the opposite direction to the Toffees.

However, Liverpool opted to keep Gakpo, while neither Ndiaye nor Richarlison agreed personal terms despite the clubs reaching an agreement. Ndiaye ultimately joined Manchester City instead.

Meanwhile, Leeds United were favourites to sign Mudryk.

Their proposed deal included a loan fee, full wage coverage and penalties if the attacker was not played.

Leeds had at least two offers rejected by Chelsea during talks that lasted more than two weeks, but remained hopeful of completing a deal because they were Mudryk's preferred destination.

Brentford also explored the possibility of signing Mudryk, having previously attempted to acquire him in 2022, but wanted an affordable option-to-buy clause that Chelsea were unwilling to include.

Leeds were blindsided when Chelsea and Spurs held club-to-club talks over deals for both Mudryk and Tosin Adarabioyo on the same day, helping reduce the size of Chelsea's squad at a crucial stage of the window.

The agreement for Mudryk also included a £75m option to buy. While that option is considered unlikely to be exercised, it is expected to establish a high benchmark for any asking price should Chelsea decide to sell the attacker next summer.

Ultimately, the Yorkshire club instead completed a deal for Eintracht Frankfurt attacker Jean-Matteo Bahoya, using an extended deal-sheet deadline to secure an initial loan move with an obligation to buy, just before the window shut.

Katie Stafford
BBC Sport journalist

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Carabao Cup third-round tie against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge (kick-off 20:00 BST).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Farke said there's "a little question mark" over Daniel James as he "reported an issue with his back after the warm-up at Brighton". He added: "The scan results were good. We have two more sessions [so] if he comes through those then he is hopefully available. Carefully optimistic."

• Farke confirmed there will be some squad rotation against Chelsea to help "integrate new players". The German also said he wants Leeds "to be difficult to predict and tactical".

• "It's possible" that goalkeeper Michael Zetterer will make his Whites debut in the cup, but they "won't make a decision before the training session this afternoon".

• Farke added that James Trafford could also retain his place in goal as he continues to work towards "finding his rhythm" at the club.

• On how Harry Wilson has performed in the opening three games: "We play with a different style of football to Fulham so it's normal that he would need time to adapt. I'm happy with Harry. He's a top professional."

• On how Leeds are approaching the Carabao Cup: "We will try to win it. It's the quickest way to some glory."

• On opponents Chelsea: "They are probably favourites, but we want to be competitive. We have to be ready for a very demanding game and be prepared for different scenarios. Be respectful, but have no fear."

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On the latest Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast from BBC Radio Leeds, Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Simon Rix debate whether it was a valuable point gained at Brighton or two points dropped.

Simon Rix said: "I see it as two points lost. Leeds were surprisingly attacking - and a bit worrying in that respect - but I felt like it worked.

"The surprise element of just doing something that Brighton haven't trained for. They got something totally different."

Although Leeds showed positive signs in attack, Dominic Calvert-Lewin had a frustrating first half.

Rix added: "Dominic Calvert-Lewin should have scored. They're not mad easy chances, but it's him. I expect him to score one of them."

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Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Simon Rix reflect on a draw at Brighton - and point gained despite changes to Daniel Farke's line-up and a result which kept the Whites' unbeaten record going three games into the Premier League season.

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We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Brighton and Leeds United.

Here are some of your comments:

Brighton fans

Bob: It was a very slow start. Giving away possession and conceding an early goal showed the need to tighten up and keep the ball. The second half showed our potential. We missed a few chances but we are a young team and will learn from our mistakes.

Steve: Hard to explain such a transformation in attitude and performance, from a most inept first half to a totally dominant second. If we find a way to play for 90 minutes, we could be top six.

Jon: Terrible first half, better second half. It was again a case of Hurzeler putting square pegs in round holes, why the heck does he do this? Costinha looked sharp when he came on at right back. We had proper wingers available but the manager persists in finding somewhere for his favourites to play. He needs to learn, this is not all about him, and play players in the correct positions.

Jack: Very sloppy start from us by conceding the early goal. The second half was much better as we got a goal to make a draw. I hope we learn from this match that our signings need to step up fast before we play against Coventry because all our key players are injured.

Leeds United fans

Risey: Tanaka was outstanding today. Dominic Calvert-Lewin led the line very well against two strong central defenders. Overall a great team performance. It's a shame to not be travelling back with three points but heads should be held high as it is never an easy place to go for any team.

Billy: Maybe we should have put the game to bed in the opening half but to focus on the positives, if we were offered a point prior to the game, most would have taken it. Nice to see Jayden Boyle up his game after a disappointing performance against Brentford. Two home games against Newcastle and Crystal Palace before the international break. We should be targeting at least four, if not all six points.

David: Before the match I would have accepted a point but we should have won after the first-half display - so many missed chances. The Seagulls are a good team but obviously missing key players.

Chris: A great display but the number of good chances to score, missed by numerous players, highlights the fact that we all know. Leeds need a striker with a killer instinct, or maybe they should spend a couple of hours after training practicing scoring goals!

Sam Ashoo
Final Score reporter at Amex Stadium

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I was somewhat surprised to see Ao Tanaka's name in the starting XI on Saturday, but there is a reason Daniel Farke is manager of Leeds United and I am not.

The Japan international was arguably the best player on the pitch, assisting Jayden Bogle's goal in the first half while producing a finish himself in the second, only for it to be ruled out for offside.

The midfield three of Tanaka, Anton Stach and Ethan Ampadu worked well. All three are physical in their own right, with Stach and Ampadu breaking up play, while Tanaka's tenacity and endurance gave Leeds an extra offensive outlet.

The 27-year-old is popular with the Leeds fans. The number of supporters in the Amex away end wearing shirts bearing his name proves that, but he is yet to establish himself as a regular starter since their return to the Premier League.

If he continues to perform as he did on Saturday, he will be impossible for Farke to drop.

It has been a long wait for Leeds fans to see Gabriel Gudmundsson back in action in a competitive match for the Whites.

Before Leeds' 1-1 draw against Brighton, the 27-year-old last featured for Leeds in April.

Speaking to BBC Radio Leeds, Gudmundsson gave credit to the physio team for helping him through his recovery from a hamstring injury - and on Saturday's game, added: "I feel Brighton is a difficult place to come.

"Last season we lost here quite badly, so I think we are doing some good stuff."

Farke's side are unbeaten in their first four matches of the season and face Chelsea next in the Carabao Cup third round on Wednesday.

"The process starts now, and it is going to get better and better for us," said Gudmundsson.

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Keifer MacDonald
BBC Sport journalist

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Leeds are likely to feel equally as frustrated as their opponents that they will make the long trip back to Yorkshire with only a share of the spoils.

For large parts of the afternoon it seemed only a case of how many goals Daniel Farke's side would put past Brighton as they raced into an early lead on the south coast.

The fact that Leeds have now scored only once in their last eight games at the Amex will have weighed heavily on the shoulders of their players as they missed several opportunities, with Anton Stach coming the closest, to extending their lead further.

But as a clear sense of fatigue seeped into the legs of the Leeds players in the latter stages of the match, the Whites can be thankful that Brighton, who registered four of their five shots on target in the second half, didn't punish their weariness.

It should not take away from the fact it remains a strong point on board for Farke and Leeds, who have now only lost three of their last 16 Premier League games and are hoping this season will be spent higher up the table than last campaign.

Five points from the opening three games of the season suggest that Leeds are on course to do that.

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "It's a good point on the road. It's a tough place to come so it's a good point because Brighton are a good team. But we had a chances to win it. Normally if you miss so many chances in an away game, you come away with no points so I'm happy to have a point in our hands.

"It's a very good start for us - two difficult away games. It can always be better but overall it's a good start and we are happy with it."

On Dominic Calvert-Lewin's performance: "Dominic was a big leader for us. He normally puts his chances to bed, but he's a fantastic leader, fantastic player and we are happy to have him."

Listen to Farke speak to BBC Radio Leeds here

Did you know?

• Leeds have only lost one of their last 12 games in the Premier League (won five, drawn six) – excluding promoted teams, no side have lost fewer in the competition in this period (since March 15th).

• Jayden Bogle's opener ended a run of 759 minutes without an away goal for Leeds against Brighton, with his strike the first by any player for the club there since November 2012.

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• Brighton v Leeds

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I am not really sure what to make of Brighton yet. They smashed Aston Villa on the opening weekend but then lost to Chelsea despite dominating possession in what was a really strange game.

Leeds can be quite cagey on the road under Daniel Farke, but they are very good at what they do, and they will be a threat on the break.

I am still going with Brighton to win because they are playing with freedom at the moment, but I don't see them keeping a clean sheet and this is going to be close.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

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Matt Jones
BBC Sport journalist

After a rollercoaster start to their Premier League campaign, Brighton & Hove Albion welcome an improving Leeds United team to the Amex Stadium on Saturday (15:00 BST).

The Seagulls were 4-0 winners over Aston Villa in their opener, then lost 4-3 at Chelsea last time out. Head coach Fabian Hurzeler will have taken some positives from the clash at Stamford Bridge though, namely the manner in which his team bossed long periods of the contest.

As for Leeds, they followed up a win over Nottingham Forest in their first game with a creditable draw at home to Brentford. A strong start to the season and some shrewd summer business means spirits are high at Elland Road.

Brighton seeking balance

Brighton games so far have certainly been eventful. The 4-3 loss at Stamford Bridge means they are just the second side since 1950 to score four or more goals in their first game of an English top-flight season and then concede four or more in their second, after Blackpool in 2010-11.

Hurzeler would have been unhappy with the defensive lapses in the early stages of the game – they were 2-0 down after 14 minutes and 3-0 down after 32 minutes – but his team did show quality and spirit to battle back.

Indeed, Brighton's possession of 74.4% was the highest on record (from 2003-04) by any side in a Premier League game against Chelsea. The Blues actually only completed 155 passes in the match, their lowest total in a Premier League game since 2003-04.

Brighton have averaged 73.1% and 74.1% possession in their first two games so far this season, against Villa and Chelsea respectively. Since Opta records began in 2003-04, no side has averaged above 70% possession in their first three Premier League games.

Against Leeds, Hurzeler will want to see the same sort of control without the chaos at the back. For all their possession, they have made more errors leading to a shot than any other team in the division so far.

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Leeds looking for elusive win

While Leeds may be happy to relinquish possession on the road, they showed against Brentford last time out that getting on the front foot can help negate a dangerous opponent.

Farke switched from a 5-3-2 to a 4-3-3 at the interval with his team trailing, and Leeds were much improved in the second half.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin was on target with the equaliser, his 15th Premier League goal for the club. There is a sense that the Whites will be hugely reliant on the England forward to be a point of difference again this season.

After two games of the new season, Calvert-Lewin has applied 104 high-intensity pressures in the opposition half, with only Hull's Oliver McBurnie, with 105, doing so more often. Only Igor Jesus of Nottingham Forest, with 16, has won more aerial duels than the Leeds striker's 11.

With two away wins already recorded this season – at Nottingham Forest in the Premier League and in the League Cup – Leeds will hope to end their miserable record at the Amex Stadium. They have played more matches without winning at the Amex than at any other stadium in their entire history, drawing three and losing seven of their 10 games there.

The transfer window is now closed and Leeds United's first test is a trip to Brighton. Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix look ahead to the match on your weekend edition of Don't Go To Bed Just Yet.

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Tasnim Chowdhury
BBC Sport journalist

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Brighton at Amex Stadium (kick-off 15:00 BST).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Farke confirmed defender Joe Rodon will be out for eight to 10 weeks with a "serious hamstring injury", adding: "It is a big blow for us because he is a key player for us." The Leeds boss also said it is up to him to decide when the right time is for Gabriel Gudmundsson to return from injury.

• Farke was "pleased" with deadline day signings - forward Jean-Matteo Bahoya and defender Melvin Bard. Explaining Bard is an "experienced player on a really good level", while Bahoya is "an exciting young project" with potential, and both may be included in the squad for Saturday's match.

• It "wasn't even a topic" keeping Swiss forward Noah Okafor, amid deadline day offers. Farke said he was not aware there was a bid for Okafor: "He is one of our key players in our offence, why would we even think about letting him go? For us, it wasn't even a mention to myself from key people because it would be a joke to get rid of Noah."

• He feels Leeds had a "very decent window" and the club will do their business in a "smart and sustainable" manner: "I know that our key people would never risk the future of the club, just with gambling in one season to spend a lot to make three or four steps... If it doesn't work, you gamble with the future of the club."

• Farke insists he has "enjoyed" his role from day one but the topic of his future is for "next week or the international break".

• On next opponents Brighton: "Many new players but the DNA is still there. The same manager, the same processes and style of play. They had had an impressive start to the season. The first games were impressive. They are in good shape."

• On Fabian Hurzeler: "I first came across him in Germany, when we had a friendly against his former side St Pauli. I liked a lot what he was doing, this very interesting, young manager. He's done fantastic for such a young age over the last two years and for challenging periods, he found good solutions. He is a very promising prospect on the manager market when you regard his age. He has already delivered on Premier League level two really good seasons. I rate him very high."

• On Leeds' record at the Amex: "We travel very respectful, knowing about our records away at Brighton. It is also not perfect in the last years so we have to be at our very best to be competitive."

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Steve Sutcliffe, Emlyn Begley and Gary Rose
BBC Sport journalists

Premier League clubs have broke their all-time summer transfer record with spending reaching £3.49bn.

A total of £506.5m was spent on deadline day itself, up from £391m last year.

The total amount spent during the window considerably dwarfs the £1.13bn spent by clubs just five years ago and underlines the power top English clubs have to attract talent, according to figures provided to BBC Sport by Paul Macdonald, founder of FootballTransfers.com.

Three of the 10 most expensive signings in the history of football have happened this summer – with all of them being Premier League signings. In fact, this summer window featured four of the top flight's five most expensive ever deals.

So maybe it is not surprising then that of the 20 most expensive transfers completed, only six were not to clubs in the English top flight.

Indeed, newly-promoted Ipswich have spent more on new signings than the likes of Barcelona, AC Milan, Juventus and reigning European champions PSG.

Premier League clubs as a whole were willing to dip deep into their pockets this summer, as 11 of the 20 clubs broke their transfer records, six of them on more than one occasion.

Coventry, promoted to the Premier League alongside Ipswich and Hull, have done so four times over.

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Leeds United defender Jaka Bijol says the club have emerged from the summer transfer window with "a really strong squad".

The Whites made seven additions in the window and have began their second season back in the Premier League with four points from two games.

"We've had a really good start," Bijol told BBC Radio Leeds.

"We can be happy with out start but we still have a long way to go.

"The focus is to get as many points as we can and then when the end period of the season comes we can really set ourselves some goals and see where we can finish and what we can achieve.

"We are still in the second year after being promoted and the focus still has to be a little bit on staying in the league. That is the first thing but for sure we have the quality and a really good team to aim even higher.

"The start has been good and I hope we can continue in this way."

Leeds broke their transfer record to sign goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City in a deal worth up to £45m, as well as paying £34.1m for Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovic among their seven additions.

However, key sales - including Pascal Stuijk's £20m move to Brighton - saw them finish the window on a net spend of £52m.

"I feel like we have a really strong squad this season," Bijol added.

"We have found some improvements, bought some new players in and they raised our level a little bit.

"We have to aim high but like I say our first focus is still to stay in the Premier League. But, we have a really good squad to aim for something bigger as well."

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New Leeds United signing Melvin Bard has said the history "makes the club an attractive one" after joining from Ligue 1 side Nice on an initial loan deal.

There is an option to make the 25-year-old French left-back's move permanent.

"Leeds is a historic club in the Premier League so it was an easy choice," Bard said. "I can't wait to discover the city, the stadium, my team-mates as well, and to start playing in front of the fans.

"Playing in the Premier League has always been a dream of mine, ever since I was a child. When the opportunity came, I seized it immediately.

"I would describe myself as someone who never gives up as a player. I am a defender and I love to defend. I love to attack as well, of course. But to sum it up, I would just say I like the fight and I never give up."

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Leeds have signed forward Jean-Matteo Bahoya from Eintracht Frankfurt on a season-long loan.

The loan fee is £1.7m with the option of a £19.7m transfer - plus up to £4.3m of add-ons.

The 21-year-old made 37 appearances for Frankfurt last season, including eight in the Champions League.

In the 2024-25 season, Bahoya set the record for the fastest ever sprint speed recorded in Bundesliga history, 37.16 km/h, just 0.42 km/h slower than the average pace of Usain Bolt's 2009 World Record 100m run.

Leeds United have done the following business on transfer deadline day:

• Forward Largie Ramazani has joined Championship side Burnley on a season-long loan, with an obligation to buy if certain conditions are met.

• Midfielder Sam Chambers has joined League One Northampton Town on a season-long loan deal.

• Winger Wilfried Gnonto has joined Fiorentina on loan until the end of the 2026-27 season, in a deal with the option to buy.

• Leeds have signed defender Melvin Bard on loan from Nice, with the option to make the move permanent.

• Leeds have signed Jean-Matteo Bahoya on loan from Eintracht Frankfurt. There is a £1.7m loan fee and an option to buy the forward for around £19.7m.

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Leeds have confirmed the signing of defender Melvin Bard from French side Nice.

The 25-year-old French left-back has joined on an initial loan with an option to make the deal permanent.

Bard made 193 appearances across five seasons at Nice, playing European football in the Conference League and Europa League.

He becomes the Whites' sixth signing of the summer as they look to build on last season's 14th-place finish.