Ukrainian journalist Mykhailo Spivakovsky spoke directly to Shakhtar Donetsk goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk during the club’s championship celebration, and the keeper’s response was telling. As reported by Konkurrent, Riznyk flatly stated he had “no information” about any Leeds United approach, adding that media reports were all he had to go on. Leeds were said to have made an initial offer to Shakhtar ahead of the summer window opening.
Leeds United Pursue Goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk Amid Unconfirmed Reports
Football 24 reported a formal £8.5m bid had been tabled by Farke’s side, though Shakhtar’s management offered no public confirmation. Riznyk carries a Transfermarkt valuation of €7m and holds a contract running until December 2027. The 27-year-old has been exceptional this season, featuring 37 times and keeping 21 clean sheets while conceding just 26 goals, numbers that have clearly caught attention beyond Ukraine.
He stands at six-foot-three and registered a save percentage of 73.7 per cent in the Ukrainian Premier League this season. The goalkeeper’s agent, Vadym Shablii of Agency Pro Star, is managing his future. Leeds United, for their part, have a genuine need between the sticks heading into 2026/27, with Karl Darlow out of contract, Illan Meslier unfancied, and Lucas Perri failing to perform as expected.
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