Leeds United’s team is in no need of a replacement, but many supporters will be thinking about the January transfer window.
PHOTO: Daniel Farke
When the window reopens, clubs will be allowed to conduct business again, and it remains to be seen if Leeds will make any signings.
Daniel Farke’s team are in the play-offs, but they may need to strengthen if they are to return to the Premier League.
However, doing business in January is rarely simple. Dominoes frequently have to fall, and players are frequently made accessible at exorbitant fees.
It is difficult to traverse, but it is a window that may have a significant effect on the final rankings.
Due to summer expenses, clubs may be hesitant to spend large sums in January, thus temporary additions might be appealing. Leeds have already signed Joe Rodon, Djed Spence, and Jaidon Anthony on loan this season, although EFL regulations allow for a maximum of five loan players.
The six participants Leeds might look into the prospect of signing on loan are showed vide-infra:
Ian Maatsen (Chelsea)
Leeds has struggled at left-back for many years. Since Charlie Taylor’s departure to Burnley in 2017, the role has been best covered by the versatile Stuart Dallas and Ezgjan Alioski. The arrival of a natural left-back like Maatsen would undoubtedly be extremely beneficial to Leeds, potentially allowing Djed Spence to shift to his natural right-back position.
Hugo Bueno (Wolves)
Bueno, another prospective left-back target, is highly regarded at Wolves but does not play regularly.
A stint in the Championship might help him improve while also providing competition for Junior Firpo.
Conor Bradley (Liverpool)
With Spence at left-back and Luke Ayling sidelined, teenaged Archie Gray has been filling in at right-back.
If Farke decides to remove the prodigy from the firing line, having someone like Bradley to his ranks may be appealing.
Joe Worrall (Nottingham Forest)
Worrall, a seasoned centre-back, has fallen down the Forest pecking order.
Rodon and Pascal Struijk have been Leeds’ rock at the back, but if Charlie Cresswell develops itchy feet, Leeds may want to bring in some competition for their first-choice partnership.
Han-Noah Massengo (Burnley)
Leeds were connected with the French midfielder in the summer, but Burnley signed him instead.
Midfield competition has been intense at Turf Moor, and he has yet to make his first division debut.
If Leeds are concerned about their reliance on Ethan Ampadu and Glen Kamara, Massengo might perhaps lighten their load.
Sergio Gomez (Manchester City)
Gomez, a versatile talent but an aggressive left-back by profession, is arguably an audacious selection. His style may be a good fit for Farke’s system, and he would bring a lot of experience.
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