Leeds United seeks goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen from Union Saint-Gilloise
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 8:45 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Leeds United is pursuing Royal Union Saint-Gilloise goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen, according to Sky Sports journalist Ben Heckner. Following the departures of Illan Meslier and Karl Darlow, Leeds manager Daniel Farke has identified Scherpen as a potential target. The 26-year-old has performed well in the Belgian Pro League and previously played for Brighton & Hove Albion. Union SG is preparing for Scherpen's possible exit by targeting a replacement in Arminia Bielefeld's Jonas Kersken. Scherpen’s experience in the Premier League enhances his appeal to Leeds.
- •Leeds United interested in Kjell Scherpen from Union Saint-Gilloise.
- •Manager Daniel Farke seeks goalkeeping reinforcement.
- •Scherpen has notable experience in the Premier League.
- •Union SG considers Jonas Kersken as a replacement.
- •Scherpen impressed in the Belgian Pro League.
- 6:25 PMYahoo Sports — Leeds United Dealt Blow In Pursuit Of £8.5m Goalkeeper: Was It A Setback?
- 8:45 AMYahoo Sports — Leeds United showing interest in Royal Union Saint-Gilloise goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen
"Leeds United enter a race they are probably already losing. They are monitoring Royal Union Saint-Gilloise goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen. Sky Sports journalist Ben Heckner first broke the story. But the 2...
"Leeds United are interested in bringing Royal Union Saint-Gilloise goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen to Elland Road, according to Sky Sports journalist Ben Heckner. Leeds manager Daniel Farke wants a goalie a...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 6:25 PMLeeds United Dealt Blow In Pursuit Of £8.5m Goalkeeper: Was It A Setback?
Leeds United enter a race they are probably already losing. They are monitoring Royal Union Saint-Gilloise goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen. Sky Sports journalist Ben Heckner first broke the story. But the 2...
- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 8:45 AMLeeds United showing interest in Royal Union Saint-Gilloise goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen
Leeds United are interested in bringing Royal Union Saint-Gilloise goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen to Elland Road, according to Sky Sports journalist Ben Heckner. Leeds manager Daniel Farke wants a goalie a...
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