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.
13. Nico Elvedi
Another link Leeds have dismissed, following reports Farke was keen to reunite with his former Borussia Monchengladbach defender. A desire to leave the German club is regularly suggested, although there has been little in terms of fresh updates over the past fortnight or so. | Getty Images
14. Dennis Cirkin
Leeds were linked with the Sunderland man in November, one of several left-back links that have come amid growing uncertainty surrounding Firpo. The 22-year-old has entered the final 18 months of his Black Cats contract but a renewal is top of the Championship club's list of priorities and a move to a rival is highly unlikely. | Getty Images
15. Daniel Svensson
Another left-back link to emerge ahead of the window opening, with Swedish outlet FotbollDirekt naming Elland Road as a possible destination for the promising Nordsjælland youngster. Leeds look set to miss out, however, with the 22-year-old likely on his way to Borussia Dortmund. | AFP via Getty Images
16. Matt Targett
Reports earlier this week suggested talks were advancing but when it was put to them, Leeds reacted with bafflement. Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie does expect the defender to leave Newcastle, adding Leeds had been in talks as they wait to find out what was happening with Firpo. | Michael Regan/Getty Images Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images
17. Dario Essugo
The Sun claimed in December that Leeds were plotting a 'daring' £6m loan-to-buy raid for the midfielder, who is currently on loan at Las Palmas from Sporting CP. Leeds already well-stocked in midfield, however, and a move not likely before Monday's deadline. | Getty Images
18. James McAtee
Another who was known to be on Leeds' radar over the summer, and has barely featured for City since. Was widely expected to leave this month but now looks more likely than not to stay at the Etihad. | Getty Images