Leeds United had a nightmarish end to the summer transfer window. Daniel Farke wanted to add two more forwards to his squad, but the club delayed, fumbled and ultimately failed to bring in even one attacker on the final day of the transfer window.
The deadline day mess that led to Leeds’ pursuit of Wales winger Harry Wilson collapsing, when Fulham changed their mind about selling him, could have serious ramifications for the club’s season in the Premier League.
Leeds have looked solid at the back and in midfield. However, there are serious concerns about the lack of creativity and proven goal scorers in the team, and that was not solved in the last summer window.
The club want to avoid spending in the winter window, but if the team are struggling in the middle of the season, Leeds will have little choice but to dip into their funds in January to save their campaign.
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Ten players who could be available for a bargain price for Leeds United in January
Adama Traore
- Direct pacey winger, who, on his day, can win games on his own. He could be hugely valuable for a team looking to survive in the second half of the season.
- Likelihood: High – Fulham may offload before losing him for free next summer.
Harry Wilson
- He was ready to join Leeds on deadline, and his contract will have six months left on it in January. The Whites have done all the groundwork for a move.
- Likelihood: High – Fulham may have to sign a replacement before sanctioning his sale
Ross Barkley
- He is a goal-scoring attacking midfielder who can add more Premier League experience to the Leeds squad, and wants to play more minutes
- Likelihood: Medium – Depends on Aston Villa’s stance and his wage demands.
Danny Welbeck
- A hugely experienced Premier League striker who was Brighton’s highest goalscorer last season. Will add technical quality and depth to the Leeds attack
- Likelihood: Low – He is a product of the Manchester United academy and is still hugely valued at Brighton.
Tom Cairney
- He is still the Fulham captain, but has made just one substitute appearance. Cairney could be open to a move to get more game time and will raise the technical floor of the Leeds team for the short term.
- Likelihood: High – Very gettable in January
James Milner
- An emotional return to Leeds United will write the headlines, and he remains an effective performer at the Premier League level despite being 39
- Likelihood: Medium – Brighton will need good reasons to lose his experience
Jacob Murphy
- A Premier League proven right-winger whose contract will expire next summer. He will add experience, depth and technical quality to the Leeds team.
- Likelihood: High – if Newcastle United can manage to bring in a winger in the winter window
Raul Jimenez
- Another Fulham attacker who is out of contract and no longer a certain starter in the team. He has bags of Premier League experience and provides a physical presence up front, which could be valuable for a team looking to stay up.
- Likelihood: Medium – Fulham will only sell if they bring in a striker
Mathias Jensen
- A creative influence in the middle of the park, he is still an effective Premier League performer and will add experience and technical quality to any team
- Likelihood: Medium – Brentford have gone through an upheaval and could be Leeds’ relegation rivals in the latter half of the season.
Ryan Sessegnon
- Versatile wide player (LB/LW), still only 24, with the energy and technical ability to make an immediate impact. Offers flexibility on either flank, making him ideal for a fresh start and tactical reset at Leeds.
- Likelihood: Low – He has started two of Fulham’s three Premier League games and looks to be a key part of their squad.
