Leeds United head into the January transfer window with a more defined strategy, placing emphasis on attacking improvements as they aim to bolster their Premier League survival hopes.
A recent run of improved results has brought greater stability and eased some of the pressure on Daniel Farke, though doubts remain over the overall balance of the squad as the season reaches its halfway point.
Those issues have been sharpened by tactical changes. The move to a 5-3-2 formation has increased the demand for an extra striker, while also pushing Leeds to assess the need for defensive reinforcements.
Daniel Farke is also keen to add more creativity to his team, and Leeds have received a giant signal that one of their targets in the Premier League will be on the move in the winter transfer window.
Leeds United target Tyrique George is almost certain to leave Chelsea now
A product of the Chelsea academy, Tyrique George was close to joining Fulham last summer, but ultimately stayed put at Stamford Bridge this season.
However, he has been on the fringes of the Chelsea squad and has not made a Premier League appearance since the end of October.
| Competition | Games Played | Goals | Assists | Minutes Played |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Champions League | 4 | 1 | 0 | 158 |
| Premier League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 143 |
| EFL Cup | 3 | 2 | 1 | 191 |
| Total | 11 | 3 | 1 | 492 |
Leeds have been keeping tabs on his situation, and the 19-year-old winger has been part of discussions of the recruitment team at Elland Road.
The Whites are indeed interested in him, and according to the Daily Mail, they have already received the biggest sign yet that George is set to leave Chelsea this month.
George was left out of Chelsea’s squad for the FA Cup clash last weekend, which made it almost certain that he is going to exit Stamford Bridge in January.
He was an unused substitute in Chelsea’s 3-2 defeat at home to Arsenal in the first-leg of the EFL Cup semi-final on Wednesday night.
The teenager is not playing much at Chelsea and is assessing his options ahead of finding a new club before the end of the ongoing transfer window.
This is Leeds’ greenlight to sign him
Chelsea’s decision to omit him from the FA Cup showed that he is not a major part of the club’s plans for this season. He has not made a Premier League matchday squad since the end of October.
George is almost certain to leave Chelsea before the end of the transfer window, and Leeds have been interested in signing him in the winter window.
He is a top young player who can play in the wide areas as well as behind the striker. If Leeds want to sign him, this is their sign to push hard for his signature.
George has suitors in the Premier League and Europe, and will carefully consider offers before finalising a decision on his future in the next couple of weeks.
If the Chelsea winger is a top target for Leeds, they should not waste any time and push for his signature in the coming days.
