The Whites head into the game a solid seven points clear of the relegation zone, and they'll be keen to keep surging their way up the table to avoid being embroiled in a bottom-of-the-table scrap towards the business end of the campaign.
Before the winter break, Leeds lost 1-0 to Newcastle United, and will be keen not to lose further ground to Eddie Howe's newly monied Magpies.
Meanwhile, Leeds ace Adam Forshaw has been discussing his teammate Raphinha, who continues to dazzle on the international stage for Brazil as well as his club. Forshaw said: “(Raphinha is) probably the best player I've played with.
“He's the 'wow' player isn't he? Such a street footballer, I know it's such an easy thing to say about a Brazilian, but with his natural ability and rough and readiness that's what he is.He's not afraid to put a foot in and do the dirty side - that's probably the biggest compliment I can pay him.
“He can be [angry] at times. Footballers just want to win. It doesn't go beyond the training session or anything like that but he can get angry, as can anyone, especially when you're blowing in a football session in the middle of the week here.
“Decisions can not go your way and people spit the dummy out. He's no different to anyone else.”
Take a look at all the latest stories from the Premier League, as the reaction to the transfer window and build-up to the top tier's return continue:
7. Hamann backs Weghorst to shine
Ex-Liverpool star Didi Hamann has backed Burnley's new striker Wout Weghorst to be a success at his new club. The German branded the £12m man "prolific", citing his impressing goalscoring form with former club VfL Wolfsburg. (Sky Sports News) Photo: Thomas Eisenhuth
8. Yedlin joins Neville in Miami
Former Newcastle United and Spurs right-back DeAndre Yedlin has sealed a surprise new move, opting to leave Galatasaray to join Phil Neville's Inter Miami. Yedlin made 125 appearances for the Magpies over three and a half seasons. (Club website) Photo: Kirk Irwin
9. Whites and Villa knocked back by Hammers
Leeds United are said to have made a deadline day move to bring in West Ham United goalkeeper Darren Randolph on loan, but the Hammers wouldn't allow the stopper to leave. Aston Villa were also said to be keen on the Republic of Ireland international. (The Athletic) Photo: Alex Davidson
10. Barca set to keep Traore
Barcelona look likely to make their loan move for Wolves' Adama Traore permanent in the summer, with a fee over around £16.5m likely to be enough to seal the deal. He's been joined by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at the Camp Nou, following his exit from Arsenal. (Mundo Deportivo) Photo: LLUIS GENE