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Leeds United have just four weeks to prepare for their return to competitive action, with the opening game of the Championship season at home to Portsmouth on Saturday, August 10. Daniel Farke’s side will be keen to bounce back from May’s play-off final defeat to Southampton and know a fast start could prove crucial to their promotion hopes.
Transfer activity has intensified in recent weeks with Joe Rothwell the latest arrival, joining on a season-long loan after the permanent signings of Joe Rodon and Alex Cairns. More ins and outs are expected between now and the August 30 deadline but the four weeks until the visit of Portsmouth will fly by and the matchday squad might not differ much from the one that Farke could pick now.
Below, the YEP has drawn up a potential starting line-up and bench for that season opener with the current squad, and there may be some tough decisions to make. As ever, things are subject to change quickly as the summer window rumbles on.
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19. Sub: Brenden Aaronson
The YEP broke news of Aaronson's intention to stay next season but the American has plenty to do if he wants to be back in the good books at Leeds. Will need to prove himself to Farke before being thrown into the starting line-up. | Getty Images
20. Sub: Mateo Joseph
The natural cover for Bamford at No.9 and will hope a strong pre-season kickstarts a proper breakthrough campaign. Shown plenty of promise off the bench but will likely remain there for now, even if Bamford isn't fit, with Piroe first reserve. | Getty Images