The Whites witnessed three departures on deadline day, though none of any real significance as Jay Roy-Grot and Conor O'Shaughnessy left permanently, while Rafa Mujica moved to Las Palmas on loan.
Mujica, who swapped Real Oviedo for his former club, joined Jordan Stevens, Robbie Gotts and Ryan Edmondson in the players temporarily furthering their development away from Thorp Arch.
And while Leeds came nowhere near to strengthening their first-team squad – ultimately because they didn’t need or want to – the YEP understands Orta was still a very busy man.
Orta has targets lined up and has been speaking to agents and clubs to lay the groundwork in order to hit the ground running when the next window opens.
And according to The Athletic, one of those players on Orta’s radar is Brest left-back Romain Perraud.
The 23-year-old was linked with a move to Elland Road last week but it is believed Leeds’ interest is genuine and will consider a formal offer when the season finishes.
Another area Orta is reportedly looking to strengthen is Marcelo Bielsa’s midfield, ideally sourcing a back up to Kalvin Phillips, plus other players who may be able to take the pressure of Mateusz Klich.
There is also a line regarding the future of Gjanni Alioski, who is out-of-contract this summer and reports in Turkey have already highlighted Galatasaray’s interest.
Bielsa wants the North Macedonian to stay – as reported by the YEP – which comes as no surprise given the integral part the 28-year-old has played since the Argentine arrived in West Yorkshire.
The Athletic adds that the Whites are “quietly hopeful” Alioski will stay and he is open to staying if the demands are right.
Meanwhile, there is plenty of fallout happening from deadline day in the Premier League concerning Leeds’ rivals:
7. Leeds consider Perraud bid
Leeds are genuinely interested in Brest left-back Romain Perraud and will consider a formal offer once the season ends. The French club were unwilling to entertain bids for the 23-year-old following his two-year contract extension. (The Athletic) Photo: PHILIPPE DESMAZES
8. Leeds look to strengthen midfield
Orta and co are also weighing up options to improve Leeds’ midfield, which includes a plan to sign cover for Kalvin Phillips as Adam Forshaw works his way back from a long-term groin injury. (The Athletic) Photo: Pool
9. Bielsa wants Alioski to stay
Marcelo Bielsa wants to keep Gjanni Alioski beyond his contract, which expires this summer. Leeds are “quietly hopeful” Alioski will stay, despite links to Galatasaray last week. He is open to staying if his demands are right. (The Athletic) Photo: JON SUPER