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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13. Sub: James Justin
Been excellent filling in for Bogle recently and the versatile defender can cover both wing-back roles as well as right centre-back. | AFP via Getty Images
14. Sub: Sebastiaan Bornauw
Stepped in well for Rodon during a recent injury and could also fill in for Bijol if necessary. | Michael Regan/Getty Images Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images
15. Sub: Ilia Gruev
The most stylistically similar back-up to Ampadu and could also play alongside the Welshman in a more defensive set up. | Getty Images
16. Sub: Sean Longstaff
The most obvious bench option to replace someone like Stach if the German tires and Leeds need midfield energy. | AFP via Getty Images
17. Sub: Daniel James
Will be a useful bench option once back from injury, either at right wing or as a very attacking right wing-back if Leeds are chasing goals. Photo: Jack Thomas
18. Sub: Wilfried Gnonto
Could come off the bench for either Buonanotte or Aaronson as he's equally comfortable on both sides. | AFP via Getty Images