Leeds United have welcomed a new face through the door this month with Facundo Buonanotte’s loan move from Brighton now confirmed. The 21-year-old snubbed a move to Elland Road for Chelsea in the summer but the YEP understands he has pushed to join Daniel Farke’s side and wants to play a role in their survival bid between now and May.
With a deal for the Argentinian swiftly finalised, Leeds have filled a key gap in Farke’s squad by adding creative quality to the right-wing/No.10 area. Buonanotte is also a set-piece specialist and someone who can create more chances for the likes of Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
While Brenden Aaronson has been in great form recently, Buonanotte’s arrival will undoubtedly give Farke another positive selection headache as his squad for the second-half of the season deepens. Below is the YEP’s attempt at a strongest possible starting -XI and bench now the loan move has been completed.
1. GK: Karl Darlow
Came in for Lucas Perri recently and despite error vs Arsenal, expected to keep his starting place for now. | Getty Images
2. CB: Joe Rodon
Had been ever-present until a recent ankle injury but back fit and as important as ever, even in a central role with Bijol currently out. | Getty Images
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3. CB: Jaka Bijol
Currently out with a hamstring injury but undoubtedly part of Leeds' best back-three, having settled into the Premier League really well. | Getty Images
4. CB: Pascal Struijk
Leeds' main point of focus when building from the back and has been consistently strong defensively too. | Getty Images
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5. RWB: Jayden Bogle
Faces strong competition from James Justin but gets the edge thanks to his superior attacking quality. | Getty Images
6. CM: Ethan Ampadu
Club captain adds a nastiness into the Leeds midfield but also shown he is a really classy footballer in recent weeks. | Getty Images