Leeds United have made a terrific start to the season and are riding high after a momentous 4-1 win over Newcastle United on Monday night.
The Whites sit third in the Premier League table after four league games, and the club’s recruitment team have done a fine job of not only improving the starting eleven but also upgrading the overall squad.
Daniel Farke would have preferred to sign a couple more senior forwards before the window closed, but the club did bring in young forward Jean-Matteo Bahoya on loan from Eintracht Frankfurt.
The 21-year-old wide attacker has yet to make his debut for Leeds, and fans are eager to see him against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
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Leeds put transfer decision on hold
Leeds have an agreement in place with Eintracht Frankfurt to sign Bahoya on a permanent deal for around £20m next year. However, the club have not made a decision.
According to Football Insider, Leeds are in no rush to decide on the winger’s long-term future at Elland Road.
Their recruitment team likes him, and Leeds believe that they have secured a very talented young forward. But he is yet to play for the club.
The Whites want to properly assess the winger, monitor his performances, and then decide whether to sign him on a permanent deal later in the season.
Leeds have no problem paying the money if the forward impresses, but they will decide later in the campaign.
Daniel Farke is keen to take a hard look at Bahoya in training and in games, then give the board the green light to exercise the option to buy.
The youngster attracted interest from a host of Premier League clubs this summer, but Leeds eventually won the race for his signature.
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Bahoya has his task cut out at Leeds
Daniel Farke could have given Bahoya his debut in the second half against Newcastle while Leeds were cruising, but the Leeds boss opted not to.
However, it seems hard to gauge how much game time the winger will get to make an impression while adapting to a new league and club.
He is Okafor’s backup in the squad, but the Swiss winger’s form suggests the new boy is unlikely to break into the starting eleven anytime soon.
Leeds may eventually decide to pay the £20m based on his potential, as it would be difficult for him to get a run of games at Elland Road right now.
