Leeds United must register Nico Elvedi by 12pm on Friday to make him eligible for Saturday’s trip to Nottingham Forest at 3pm. As reported by yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, that deadline is the Premier League’s cut-off on the last working day before a match.

Leeds agree an £8.5m deal to sign defender Nico Elvedi, who is set to have a medical on Monday.

Leeds United appear to have taken another significant step in shaping their squad, with Sky Sports reporting that an agreement has been reached with Borussia Monchengladbach for central defender Nico Elvedi.

Borussia Monchengladbach manager Eugen Polanski admits it is a "big loss" to lose defender Nico Elvedi ahead of a mooted move to Leeds United, which can pave the way for an Elland Road exit.

Borussia Mönchengladbach's Nico Elvedi is on his way to Leeds United this summer, after the Premier League side made progress.

Leeds United are intensifying their efforts to bolster their defensive options before the transfer window slams shut, with Borussia Monchengladbach centre-back Nico Elvedi emerging as a primary target.