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.
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7. CM: Anton Stach
A physical monster who covers so much ground and wins so many loose balls to keep Leeds on the front foot. | Danny Lawson/PA Wire
8. LWB: Gabriel Gudmundsson
Hasn't once looked new to the Premier League which is probably the biggest compliment, and looks re-energised after a break during the FA Cup weekend. Photo: Ed Sykes
9. RW: Facundo Buonanotte
Offers creativity and magic that Leeds have otherwise been lacking from this area of the pitch for large parts of the season. Photo: Alex Livesey
10. LW: Brenden Aaronson
Been Leeds' best attacker in recent weeks and can comfortably switch between flanks with someone like Buonanotte, making the forward line more fluid. | Getty Images
11. ST: Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Free agent striker has been in great form and that should only continue with added creativity of Buonanotte in behind. | Carl Recine/Getty Image Photo: Carl Recine/Getty Image
12. Sub: Lucas Perri
Out of the starting XI at present after a string of mistakes and saveable goals conceded. Photo: George Wood