Gustavo Hamer is eager to take on a new challenge at Elland Road a few days before the transfer window closes, which has given Leeds United head Daniel Farke a major boost in his pursuit of a deal, according to GIVEMESPORT sources.

After missing out on an instant return to the Premier League, the Whites have been scrambling to find last-minute reinforcements. Georginio Rutter is the most recent high-profile player to leave, having completed a £40 million move to Brighton & Hove Albion.

In order to assist cover the vacuum left by the £25 million transfer of Crysencio Summerville to West Ham United, Manor Solomon joined Leeds on loan from Tottenham Hotspur earlier this week. However, Farke is collaborating with chairman Paraag Marathe on other arrivals before Friday’s 11pm deadline.

Hamer is content with the offered personal terms.
The assured midfielder Whites’ mind has been swayed by curiosity

According to GMS sources, Leeds are certain that the prospect of joining them has turned Hamer’s head. They have already presented him with a personal package, which he would be willing to take if they are successful in settling on a price with Championship rivals Sheffield United in the next few days.

Despite having a £13 million bid rejected earlier this week, the Brazilian-born former Netherlands under-20 international is still of interest to the Whites, and his current employers are fighting to keep him on board as a release clause in his contract recently expired.According to GMS sources, Leeds is prepared to put Sheffield United to the test once more in an effort to get new competition for players like Brenden Aaronson. However, they are unwilling to spend more than £15 million plus add-ons in an effort to negotiate a last-minute deal.

Gustavo Hamer’s season-by-season record in the Championship
Season	Appearances	Goals	Assists	Yellow cards	Sent off
2024/25	3	2	1	1	0
2023/24	1	0	1	0	0
2022/23	41	9	10	6	2
2021/22	39	3	10	14	0
2020/21	42	5	3	8	1
Statistics correct as of 28/08/2024

Due to his time at Bramall Lane and with his previous team, Coventry City, the box-to-box midfielder has 126 Championship appearances under his belt. Farke has taken notice of him because he has scored 19 goals and provided 25 assists in the competition.

Since a £15 million transfer was agreed around a year ago, Hamer has been a member of Sheffield United’s roster. According to GMS sources, Blades manager Chris Wilder is keen to keep Hamer away from Leeds in order to plan a return to the top division at the first opportunity.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: In Sheffield United’s first three Championship games, Gustavo Hamer has nine shots and five crucial passes.

Sheffield Eagles Shook by Hamer’s Suggestions
Despite Farke’s attempts, Blades are desperate to hang onto the 27-year-old.

According to GMS sources, Sheffield United is alarmed by Leeds’ efforts to sign Hamer because they do not want to lose one of their top offensive threats and have little time to look for a suitable replacement, which could jeopardise their chances of winning promotion.

Given that the 27-year-old is on a long-term contract worth £30,000 per week, the Blades seem to be in a strong negotiating position. However, they are concerned that if a new proposal meets their demands and it becomes evident that the player wants to move, they may not have much choice but to accept it.

After Farke identified Hamer as a target, Leeds has not given up on pursuing him, according to GMS sources. As a result, Sheffield United is preparing for another bid from their Yorkshire rivals in the last days of the summer transfer window.

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