Leeds United will hope to add to Daniel Farke’s squad during the January transfer window and speculation over who could arrive at Elland Road has been ongoing in recent months.
There have been some weird and wonderful names suggested and reported as possible Whites targets - but little is known of what could play out in the first month of the new year. The YEP understands Leeds are expected to explore the loan market in January, with a summer need for attacking reinforcements still present and a number of options are being considered.
There are a number of players that could leave the club on loan or permanent deals during the transfer window to make room for any new arrivals - but what business are Leeds expected to conduct? We take a look at what could lie ahead with the help of AI tool Grok3.
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1. OUT: Illan Meslier - permanent move to a mid-table club in Europe
Grok3: Dropped behind Lucas Perri as first-choice, Meslier wants consistent starts to rebuild form and international prospects. Leeds can cash in, easing wage pressures. | Getty Images
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2. OUT: Sebastiaan Bornauw - loan to a Bundesliga club
Grok3: Barely featuring since his summer arrival, Bornauw needs game time to develop. This move trims the defensive surplus, especially if a new CB arrives, and aligns with fan suggestions to loan out underperformers. | AFP via Getty Images
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3. OUT: Joel Piroe - Loan to a Championship club
Grok3: Limited to substitute appearances behind Calvert-Lewin, Piroe seeks more minutes to regain confidence. A loan preserves his €15m value for a summer sale, allowing Leeds to prioritise a more dynamic backup without squad disruption. | Getty Images
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4. OUT: Jack Harrison - Permanent move to a top Championship club
Grok3: Struggling for starts with Noah Okafor preferred, Harrison's pace doesn't fit Farke's evolving system as well. A sale generates funds for midfield reinforcements and frees a wing spot, given competition from Wilfried Gnonto and Daniel James. | Getty Images
5. IN: Troy Parrott - £12m from AZ Alkmaar
Grok3: A mobile forward with finishing prowess. Reason: Backup for Calvert-Lewin is critical, as Joël Piroe and Lukas Nmecha haven't consistently delivered. Parrott's familiarity with English football and goal-scoring form make him a low-risk addition to share the load and mitigate injury risks in a congested fixture list. | Getty Images
6. IN: Amir Richardson - Loan from Fiorentina
Grok3: A versatile, all-phase midfielder who can play as a 6, 8, or even higher up. Reason: With Ilia Gruev underutilised and potential departures, Richardson provides depth and progression ability to replace or rotate with Ethan Ampadu and Anton Stach. His broad skillset suits Farke's tactical flexibility, and he's a long-term investment to stabilize the engine room. | Getty Images