Leeds United remain in active talks with Wolves over Jorgen Strand Larsen after lodging an official bid this week. As reported by the Telegraph, Elland Road chiefs are the first to table an offer for the Norwegian and have seemingly received enough encouragement to continue their transfer pursuit.
Competition for Strand Larsen is only expected to intensify between now and the February 2 transfer deadline, while Wolves’ reported £40million will be difficult to meet given Leeds are up against it in PSR terms. But should they manage to get a deal over the line, the Whites will have made a serious statement and significantly improved Daniel Farke’s squad.
With Leeds in good form and good health at present, competition to be in Farke’s starting-XI is fierce. Below, the YEP has attempted to draw up a strongest possible line-up and substitute’s bench, should Strand Larsen join the current crop this month.
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