Leeds United are pushing hard to bring in more players to bolster their squad before the end of the transfer window. Daniel Farke is aware that he may need a couple more signings to feel a bit more confident about his team’s survival chances.
The 5-0 defeat at Arsenal on Saturday was a reality check for a Leeds team who were flying high following their win over Everton in their opening game of the Premier League season. It is clear that the squad need more quality to sustain their chances of survival in the Premier League.
Leeds are on the cusp of adding Leicester City defender James Justin for a deal worth £10m. Once he completes the medical, he will give Farke a quality Premier League option at right-back this season.
The Whites are also in talks to sign Strasbourg winger Dilane Bakwa, and the club remain keen to add one more striker before the transfer window closes next Monday night.
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Leeds United target Christantus Uche is on the verge of leaving Getafe
Leeds have been heavily linked with a move for Getafe attacking midfielder Christantus Uche throughout the summer transfer window.
The Whites have closely monitored the Nigerian attacking midfielder and are expected to launch a move before the September 1 transfer deadline.
According to Spanish sports daily AS, the winger is set to say farewell to Getafe before the end of the summer transfer window.
His move is almost certain, and the attacking midfielder is set to move to the Premier League before the window closes next Monday night.
Uche has been keen to move to the Premier League, and the interest from the Premier League has been too hard to turn down for him this summer.
Leeds face competition from a few other Premier League clubs, but they have been in pole position to sign the attacking midfielder in the ongoing transfer window.
Uche’s transfer is imminent, and it is set to help Getafe register several players before their game against Sevilla next weekend.
An upgrade on Brenden Aaronson
Brenden Aaronson has been a key player for Farke since last season, and he played a significant role in helping them secure promotion to the Premier League.
However, there are question marks over the American’s suitability for the Premier League. Many feel he doesn’t have the physicality to handle the league’s intensity.
Leeds have been looking at attacking midfielders all summer, and Uche has emerged as one of the top targets because of his physicality.
He is seen as the perfect upgrade on Aaronson. He is seen as someone who can come into the team and instantly deal with the Premier League’s intensity.
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