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.
19. Sub: Noah Okafor
Pace and trickery would be great off the bench if Leeds are chasing, either out wide or as a second striker. | Getty Images
20. Sub: Lukas Nmecha
Not quite as physical as Calvert-Lewin but his most similar back-up nonetheless, and has scored some good goals when called upon. | Getty Images