Only 20 games left in the 2024/25 season championship Activity, Leeds United A return to the Premier League after a two-year absence is in the cards.

Daniel FalkThe team currently sit top of the table, one point ahead of Burnley and Sheffield United, with both sides still due to face each other away from home between now and the end of the season.

A number of players have come to the Whites’ attention in recent weeks and have contributed heavily to their recent success, which has seen them remain unbeaten in ten consecutive games at home to Elland Road.

Tanaka Ao has been in fine form since arriving in the summer, scoring his first goal in last weekend’s 3-3 draw with Hull City – and looks better than Spending £3.5 million on his signature.

However, if they are to secure a return to England’s top flight at the end of May, it is vital that the board continue to back their manager, with the potential to delve into the transfer market for new signings.

Leeds United’s transfer activity so far in January

Attackers have been the focus of attention for Falke’s side in recent days, with the first one being Aston Villa’s youngster louis barryand Leeds United interested Login 21 years old.

The striker spent the first half of the season on loan at League One side Stockport County. Scored 15 goals in 23 gamesleading to his parent club recalling him with a view to a loan spell in the Championship.

Derby County are another team vying for the former Barcelona youth star, but where he ends up at the end of the month remains to be seen.

another player Known as the move to Yorkshire Middlesbrough striker Emmanuel Latte Lath has impressed in the first few months of the 2024/25 season.

The 26-year-old has already scored Entered England’s second tier ten timesattracted interest from West Ham United and Leicester City, but the Whites have also joined the race for him in recent days.

This requires The cost is approximately £15 million Parting ways with their star player in Michael Carrick is a fee that may be out of Farke’s price range for this window.

However, funds could be generated if they sell a number of players, with several players already arriving from Elland Road in the opening days of the transfer window.

Leeds United player available for sale alongside Illan Meslier

goalkeeper meslier evening news A lot of mistakes have been made in recent games which have cost the club numerous points in their bid for promotion.

Last weekend’s game against Hull City was another recent example of his failings, with at least two of his three goals having been missed costing the team at a crucial moment in the season.

Manchester United Previously associated with relocation To land the Frenchman, Farke will need to exploit him in this window and look to bring in a more experienced option to help secure a return to the Premier League.

The 24-year-old Join £5m deal Joining from Ligue 1 side Lorient in the summer of 2020, he arrived in England’s top flight with huge potential and kept 11 clean sheets in his first season.

However, he’s not the only No. 1 player who needs to go; Patrick Bamford Due to his recent poor performance, there is an urgent need to step down.

The Englishman joined a Transfer from Middlesbrough for £7m In the summer of 2018, he was the star player of the club’s attack, but has declined rapidly in recent years, scoring only Scored 17 goals in the past four seasons – The network cannot be found during an ongoing activity.

An outstanding performance in Leeds’ first season back in the Premier League earned him his first England call-up under Southgate – more than fans could have imagined a few years after he moved to the club.

The 31-year-old has also begun to struggle with injuries, which has further hampered his ability to make an impact for Farke’s side – with the likes of Joel Pirro and Mateo Joseph having taken center stage in recent games. .

However, despite his problems, the First Division side Wrexham linked with transfer Signing the former England international could provide the club with a prime opportunity to cut their losses on the striker.

His lack of influence is one thing, but his high earnings are another, and currently Earns £70,000 a week Yorkshire – who have the highest number of any player in the squad – have failed to demonstrate why he deserves the figures he has achieved since their return to the Championship.

In comparison, the income of the above-mentioned transfer targets Barry and Lars is significantly lower than Bamford. The pair earn just £10,000 a week According to Capology, the Leeds United player currently earns more than three times as much as both men combined.

Given his lack of impact and high salary, it’s crucial the front office offloads attackers during this window, with either of two potential targets providing cover they’d lose if he leaves.

His experience at Yorkshire is sad, but football is ultimately a cutthroat industry and tough decisions will need to be made if the team is to succeed and reach the next level in the near future.

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