Jaka Bijol has found himself on the fringes of the Leeds United team in recent months, raising questions about his future at Elland Road ahead of the January transfer window.
The defender was an important figure for Daniel Farke last season, but opportunities have been harder to come by this time around.
With the winter window approaching, his lack of regular football could have prompted speculation about a possible departure. However, Leeds are not looking to make a change just yet.
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Leeds have no plans to sell Bijol in January
According to Football Insider, Farke still has Bijol firmly in his plans, and Leeds are not prepared to entertain offers for the defender when the transfer window opens.
The 27-year-old has made just three Premier League starts this season and six appearances in all competitions. That represents a significant change from his first campaign at Elland Road, when he established himself as a regular towards the end of the season.
Bijol made 31 appearances in 2025-26, contributing one goal and three assists, and impressed with his performances at the back.
Journalist Pete O’Rourke believes Leeds are unlikely to make a rash decision based on his reduced involvement this term.
“I don’t think there’ll be any sort of knee-jerk reactions over Bijol right now. He was outstanding for them last year in his debut season at Elland Road”, O’Rourke said.
Farke still sees Bijol as an important part of his plans
O’Rourke believes the main reason behind Bijol’s limited opportunities has been the consistency of Farke’s preferred side rather than any major concern about the defender’s quality.
“The problem for Bijol this season has been that Leeds have had quite a settled side under Daniel Farke. He is still a big part of the plans at Elland Road.
“He’s under contract until 2030, and Leeds know what a good defender he is, so I’m sure he’ll get plenty of opportunities, and it’ll be up to him then to try and keep his place in the team when he does get that opportunity in the side.”
Bijol’s long-term contract gives Leeds little reason to rush a decision, particularly given his level of performance last season.
The defender could yet work his way back into the starting eleven if other players lose form or he makes the most of his next opportunity. For now, Farke appears happy to keep him rather than let a lack of minutes dictate his future.
