Leeds in talks with Werder Bremen over Max Wober sale
A deal has not yet been concluded but sources at Elland Road, speaking on the condition of anonymity, are optimistic an agreement will be found.
'Leeds has already made it clear to me that they want to sell me,' Wober told Austrian media in early June.
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The 27-year-old has never settled in West Yorkshire, though he was one of the few players to emerge from 2023's relegation with any credit.
When Daniel Farke arrived as manager in July 2023, he was told Wober would be a part of his plans, but the Austria international was one of many players with a loan release clause activated by relegation. When Borussia Monchengladbach triggered that clause, Wober agreed to join them for a season on loan.
Another transfer failed to materialise for Wober ahead of United's second season in the Championship under Farke. He was reintegrated into the team, along with fellow returner Brenden Aaronson, but he declined media interviews last summer and was booed by some fans in a friendly appearance at Elland Road.
Injuries ruined 2024-25 for Wober, though the form of Joe Rodon and Pascal Struijk ensured he never had a chance of regular minutes when he was fit. He has two years remaining on his Leeds contract, but a summer move suits all parties.
United have already signed two centre-backs since last season ended, with Jaka Bijol and Sebastiaan Bornauw added alongside Rodon and Struijk.
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