Leeds United have rekindled their interest in Sporting's Hidemasa Morita for the summer window.
The Premier League side paid attention to him last summer, but made no move to bring him to Elland Road.
Despite this, the Whites have not forgotten the midfielder and now have an easier way to secure his services.
Morita joined the Portuguese club from Santa Clara in 2022 and has played 153 games, scoring 10 goals and 13 assists.
Last season, he had 1,294 minutes in 23 league matches. The Japan international has played 1,220 minutes in 20 league games so far this season. Below is a comparison of their data [this season first] Between these two campaigns.
- Expected Target: 0.30 - 1.62
- Shots on target: 0 - 0.2
- Expected Support: 0 - 2.53
- Big chances made: 1 - 5
- Interceptions: 0-6 – 0.5
- Dribbled Past: 0.6 - 0.4
- Ground duel won: 2.7 - 2.8
- Yellow cards: 3 - 1
Although his form has dropped this season, Leeds United are planning a return for him in the next window.
Last June, Sports Witness Covered claims from Portugal Regarding the interest of the English Club. Fast forward to March and Saturday's edition to ball There is a report on Leeds being his likely destination.
Leeds United return for Morita
The 30-year-old is now back on the Premier League team's agenda, and the latter could take advantage of his contract situation.
Last summer, the Whites expressed keen interest but refused to meet the Lions' €10m price tag. There was a perception that the price was too high compared to the contract condition.
The Japan international, who turns 31 in May, has three months left on his contract. He has no plans to sign an extension and will leave Sporting as a free agent.
Leeds United are his 'likely destination' and could secure his services for free, a year after refusing to meet Sporting's demand.
He suffered injuries last season but has been fit since September. This is another factor that favors Daniel Farke's side signing him.
Morita's dream is to play in England and he can fulfill it by going to Elland Road. He was left out of the Japan squad for the upcoming international break, but managed to make it to the World Cup.
If this were to happen, Leeds United could potentially face competition from other clubs.
Morita's price and agent information
transfer market He is valued at €9m, which is €2m less than since September 2025. His highest value was €15m in June 2024.
Hidemasa Morita is represented by British agency CAA Base, and their client list includes his compatriot and Leeds United's Ao Tanaka. This connection could make it easier for Farc's side to sign Morita on a free in the summer.
🇷🇺Eduard Spertsyan | The player talks about Leeds United and Southampton
➡️ It was a pleasure working with Daniel Farke
✅thinks #SAFC failure can be for the best
❌ Agent not found now
➡️ Still wants to walk
...complex doesn't cover it enough 👇https://t.co/D8tR995xI2- Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 4 March 2026
