The World Cup is drawing to a close as France and Argentina battle it out on Sunday in the final. Leeds United duo Brenden Aaronson and Tyler Adams both played for USA as they reached the Round of 16, whilst Rasmus Kristensen featured for Denmark but didn’t get out of the group.
As with every major tournament, hidden gems emerge and players earn big moves afterwards and the Whites have the chance to sign some of the stars from Qatar in the upcoming January transfer window. The Yorkshire club remain too close to the Premier League relegation zone for comfort (two points above) and have the opportunity to bolster their ranks ahead of the second-half of the season.
Jesse Marsch will have been keeping close tabs on the tournament, especially on USA, and here is a look at 10 players who he could try and sign for Leeds next month....
7. Djibril Sow
He helped Switzerland get out of the group and Eintracht Frankfurt may have to bat away interest in him from elsewhere next month. | Getty Images
8. Boulaye Dia
The Senegal striker is on loan at Salernitana from Villarreal but has been in decent club form this term, scoring six goals in 15 games. | AFP via Getty Images
9. Jakub Kiwior
The Spezia defender is still only 22-years-old and will have benefitted massively from his World Cup experience. | Getty Images
10. Harry Souttar
Australia won the hearts of many and Stoke City’s centre-back was a huge reason behind their success in Qatar. | Getty Images