Leeds sells Pascal Struijk to Brighton for £20m to meet financial rules

Leeds United finalized the sale of defender Pascal Struijk to Brighton & Hove Albion for £20 million on June 30. The transfer was necessary for Leeds to comply with Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules, as failure to do so could have led to a points deduction. Struijk, aged 26, had rejected a contract extension with Leeds after the club spent significantly on new players last summer. Leeds cited their improved league position and FA Cup run as justification for the financial investment, which required balancing through player sales. The club looks to acquire new players, with Harry Wilson and Julian Brandt identified as targets.

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