Leeds United have big plans for the summer transfer window...

What's the word?

That's according to Eurosport transfer insider Dean Jones, who delivered a pretty big bombshell to GIVEMESPORT this week, where he revealed:

"They have huge ambition and they're going to be big hitters - they feel - in the transfer market, maybe from the summer.

"They certainly will be by this time next year.

"They think they can be going for some big names, but they couldn't really buy those players in January."

Time will tell

It remains to be seen exactly who the Yorkshire giants could target heading into next season, especially with uncertainty in the dugout. Marcelo Bielsa's contract is set to expire and there is yet to be any indication whether he will stay or leave.

That makes recruitment somewhat harder for Victor Orta as he'll need to sign the right players for whoever is in charge of the Whites.

One name that seems certain to join is RB Salzburg midfielder Brenden Aaronson as the club looks to tap into the American market with a hugely promising midfielder. TEAMtalk believe Leeds are confident of tying up a deal despite having two bids rejected in January.

That influence from across the pond from the San Francisco 49ers Enterprises could play a big part in the aforementioned transfer plans as they have the financial clout to make substantial moves in the transfer market, whereas current chairman Andrea Radrizzani doesn't.

As of November 2021, the group have increased their share of the club to 44%, so it's only a matter of time before they take over fully from the Italian supremo.

Either way, you'd have to say it's an exciting time to be a Leeds supporter right now and this "huge" claim from Jones is only going to raise expectations and enthusiasm heading into the rest of 2022.

The Elland Road faithful must be thrilled by this update.

AND in other news, Lifeline: Bielsa's £34k-p/w Leeds passenger a big winner from January transfer window...