The summer transfer window is coming to a close but anyone hoping for a quiet last few days at Elland Road will be disappointed. Leeds United expect to remain active right up until the Friday evening deadline as recruitment chiefs work to give Daniel Farke the best possible chance at winning promotion come May.
Manor Solomon became first-team signing number five on Tuesday, following Joe Rodon, Joe Rothwell, Jayden Bogle and Largie Ramazani. Leeds still want at least two more and could even be bracing for a last-ditch statement arrival, with known interest in some big names.
Reinforcements in central midfield and at full-back are expected, with the possibility of another attacker if the opportunity presents itself. Farke’s squad could look very different when Hull City arrive at Elland Road on Saturday and the YEP has attempted to draw up a dream starting line-up, should recent rumours prove true.
7. CM: Gustavo Hamer
£13m bid rejected and Leeds insist they won't return, despite reports of an £18m price-tag. But nothing can be ruled out before Friday and if Farke wants midfield goals, Hamer will certainly provide them. Would be a statement signing. | Getty Images
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8. RW: Manor Solomon
Season-long loan from Tottenham Hotspur confirmed on Tuesday evening, with the Israeli rejecting top-flight offers in favour of Championship football. An excellent addition at this level and can play across the attacking unit, which will likely be fluid. | LUFC
9. CAM: Roland Sallai
Another possible statement signing, with interest still there despite Leeds getting their minimum two attackers in. 52-cap Hungary international into the final year of his contract at SC Freiburg and reportedly keen on a fresh challenge. | Getty Images
10. LW: Wilfried Gnonto
Struijk's main rival as the best player so far this season and was unplayable cutting in from the left-wing at Wednesday. Like others, he can play across the attacking unit and the trio behind the striker will look to mix it up throughout games. | Getty Images
11. ST: Mateo Joseph
Done everything but score so far this season and was outstanding at Hillsborough last week. Will remain first-choice for the foreseeable but could do with a goal sooner, rather than later. | Getty Images