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Leeds United have opened talks with RB Leipzig striker Conrad Harder’s representatives, according to Tipsbladet. However, Leeds face competition from Serie A club Lazio, who have already submitted an official bid to bring the striker to Italy. Lazio’s proposal is based on an initial season-long loan with an option to buy, forcing Leipzig to weigh up how to manage the forward’s immediate future. Having been linked with a move to Chelsea earlier that summer, Harder left Sporting CP for Leipzig in September 2025 for a deal worth up to €30 million, following his double-winning season in Portugal. The Bundesliga club currently prefer a permanent transfer or a loan with a mandatory purchase clause to recoup their investment, potentially giving Leeds an edge if they can offer a direct purchase arrangement. Harder struggled for regular starts last season due to fierce competition in Leipzig’s attack. Limited mainly to substitute appearances, the Danish youth international now wants a move that guarantees more consistent first-team football and an opportunity to showcase his goalscoring instincts. Talks between Leeds and Harder’s representatives are ongoing as the club weigh up a formal offer. With the striker open to a move that provides regular game time, a decisive bid from Leeds could put them in pole position. Leeds have also been linked with a loan move for Mykhailo Mudryk, but that deal appears unlikely due to Chelsea’s demands.