Leeds United are far better-placed going into 2025 than they were 12 months ago. Sunday’s hard-fought 1-0 win at Derby County means Daniel Farke’s men will be top of the Championship when the January transfer window opens for business, with many tipping them as hot favourites to stay there until May.
A balanced squad and well-managed fitness levels have left Leeds in good health but while Farke expects a quiet month in LS11, recruitment chiefs will surely be weighing up an addition or two. There is also interest in the current crop from elsewhere which will have to be managed.
Speculation has been heating up in recent weeks and is set to go into overdrive once the window opens on Wednesday. So ahead of that likely chaos, the YEP has rounded up the latest on every recent Whites transfer story.
7. Sonny Perkins
Season-long loan move to Leyton Orient has been made permanent. Photo: Richard Pelham
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8. Joe Gelhardt
Six-month loan move to Hull City was confirmed earlier this window and the forward has enjoyed regular playing time since. Opened his account with an excellent goal against QPR. | Getty Images
9. Noel Törnqvist
Reports from Sweden suggested there is 'concrete' interest in the goalkeeper from LS11. FotbollDirekt claim Leeds scouts have been watching the 22-year-old, who is valued around £1million. | maif.se Photo: maif.se
10. Andrew Omobamidele
Reports suggested talks were underway over a loan move, possibly with a permanent clause, as Farke eyed a reunion with his former Norwich City defender. Has since joined Strasbourg on loan for the rest of the season. | Michael Regan/Getty Images Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images
11. Ben Godfrey
Has regularly been linked with Leeds over the past few years and reportedly emerged as a person of interest again last month, having failed to make an impact following his £11m summer move to Atalanta. Eventually joined Premier League outfit Ipswich Town on loan for the season. | Getty Images Photo: Marco Luzzani/Getty Images
12. Abdukodir Khusanov
Leeds were named as a surprise admirer of the defender, although a move was never likely and club sources have dismissed the links as speculation. Ended up joining Manchester City in a £34m deal. | AFP via Getty Images