Leeds United as a club have never been really keen on January transfers. In their promotion campaign, the club actively avoided moves.
Last year, they were forced into making deals in the winter after Jack Harrison left on loan.
Club chief Robbie Evans pointed out after the recent transfer deadline that the 49ers’ plan is to try and avoid the January window entirely.
But with how things are going this season, many have speculated that the Whites could switch up and add a player or two.
Leeds have huge chance at January swoop
Bilal El Khannouss
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This addition could be in the attack, if Leeds fans are to be believed. The Whites did not sign a striker in the summer window, with Evans claiming how difficult it was to find one to understudy Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
The Leeds chief also said injuries could force the club’s hand to dip into the January window when needed.
Leeds could have the chance to do something huge in the coming window, as long-term target Bilal El Khannouss is available.
🚨🆕 VfB Stuttgart are prepared to sell Bilal El Khannouss as early as January.
Stuttgart would be open to offers in the region of €40m, including add-ons.
Galatasaray are monitoring him. However, no concrete steps have been taken so far.
@SkySportDE 🇲🇦 https://t.co/WBtx4VRWjn
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) November 10, 2026
Per Florian Plettenburg of Sky Sports Germany, Stuttgart are ready to part ways with the attacking midfielder.
The Whites were very keen on signing him last year, and even made an enquiry when the player was still with Leicester City. Now they have a huge chance to go back again.
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Is Bilal El Khannouss worth a January move?
Leeds fans should remember that their last January signing that was an attacking midfielder flopped badly. Facundo Buonanotte arrived out of shape and out of form, and performed poorly before being benched for the second half of the season.
El Khannouss is worth a move, but it would complicate things considering the fact that Harry Wilson arrived in the summer.
Both players occupy the same spaces on the pitch, which would make it difficult for them to play together. But if the chance does present itself, the 49ers should take it – he would be a huge boost to the attack.
