Leeds United As they aim for automatic promotion, they may look to use the January transfer window to bolster their squad ahead of the second half of the season.

The white team is currently at the top of the list championship They are one point ahead of Sheffield United and Burnley in the standings, but there are still many games to play before the end of the 2024/25 season.

Daniel Falk At the weekend, the team went 3-1 away against Hull City and were forced to draw 3-3, and he knew the team needed to maintain stability to avoid further mistakes.

The West Yorkshire outfit are reportedly in the market to increase their on-field options this month as they have been linked with players in a number of positions.

Leeds is Bids are reportedly being considered Signed Middlesbrough center Emmanuel Latras to compete with Joel Pirro and Mateo Joseph at the top of the pitch while they Also in talks To secure a deal for Nottingham Forest centre-back Andrew Omobamidele.

However, the Whites are not only looking for defenders and forwards, they are also eyeing a midfielder from the Championship.

Leeds United eyeing Championship star

Recently there were reports that Leeds United News Leeds United are considering a move to sign Coventry City midfielder Ben Schiff in the January transfer window.

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The outlet claims the Sky Blues are aware of the division’s financial constraints and would have to consider any significant bid for their star player to comply with them, meaning they could open a bid this month.

The report adds that the Whites are keen to seal a deal for Sheff and are considering whether to submit a formal offer in an attempt to test Coventry’s resolve ahead of the early February deadline as they look to strengthen their options at Park Park in the mid-term.

Leeds News also revealed that several unnamed Premier League sides are keeping a close eye on the English powerhouse, suggesting there could be some competition in the top flight which could make a deal difficult.

Reports suggest Coventry could consider an £8m bid for the former Arsenal academy graduate, whose contract with Frank Lampard’s side expires in the summer of 2026.

If Leeds do decide to make a bid for the midfielder and are able to agree a £8m deal with the Sky Blues, Schiff could become a significant upgrade over current Whites midfielder Joe Rothwell, who Only on loan from Bournemouth. for this season.

Joe Rothwell’s performance this season

The England ace joined the Cherries on a season-long loan during the summer transfer window, initially to provide backup options with Ethan Ampadu, Ao Tanaka and Ilya Gruev ahead of him .

However, Ampadu is back fit from a knee injury and Gruev has opened the door for him to play regular Championship football for the West Yorkshire side this season.

Rothwell comes in as an experienced option after helping Southampton advance through the play-offs in 2023/24, and has generally been a reliable operator for Farke.

As shown in the table below, the 29-year-old star has been required to start in 17 of the 25 games he has played for the club so far this season and has been very reliable with the ball at his feet.

The Bournemouth loanee also excels in physical confrontations with opposition players, as evidenced by his duel success rate, statistics that suggest he has been a strong addition to the Whites’ overall performance.

However, that doesn’t mean Leeds cannot upgrade him and bringing in Schiff now would be a long-term solution to the problem, with Rothwell set to return to a Premier League side at the end of the season.

Why Leeds United should sign Ben Schiff

Firstly, for the reasons just outlined, Coventry Dynamo will provide long-term value on the pitch through permanent transfers rather than short-term deals.

He is three years younger than Rothwell and will likely be in his prime for many years to come, making him an excellent signing for the club in the short and medium term.

The star, who is worth £8million, has been described as “monster ball winnerAnalyst Raj Choran said his good form in the Championship so far this season has allowed 3.0 Tackles and Interceptions Averaged 2 assists per game in 19 games.

Schiff, who also caught the eye after his outstanding performances in the Sky Blues midfield in 2023/24 under Mark Robins, was sacked at the end of last year and could be one for Roswell Huge upgrade.

As you can see in the table above, the Coventry star has the potential to offer Leeds more than Rothwell in midfield thanks to his defensive and attacking abilities.

They both create chances for teammates at a similar rate, but Schiff makes more tackles, interceptions and receptions per game to help his team’s defense while also utilizing his dribbling skills in transition. Provide threats.

These statistics suggest that Farke could improve his Whites side in the second half of the season and beyond by signing the £8m star to take Rothwell’s place before returning to Bournemouth in the summer. Become a defensive monster in midfield.

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