The summer transfer window re-opens on Monday and with it, Leeds United are expected to kick into gear ahead of their Premier League return. Reports suggest Daniel Farke could have around £100million to spend and arrival number has already been confirmed, with the YEP reporting on Sunday that Lukas Nmecha will sign as a free agent following his Wolfsburg exit at the end of this month - an official announcement followed shortly after.
With moves made on RC Strasbourg midfielder Habib Diarra and Udinese defender Jaka Bijol, Leeds are showing plenty of ambition and expect to significantly improve Farke’s starting line-up come September 1. There have also been links to top-level additions across the board, with another striker likely to follow Nmecha.
Leeds hope Nmecha’s arrival will be the first of several solid additions and there is growing hope Bijol could soon follow, while a huge number of rumours give an idea into the profile Elland Road chiefs are looking at in each position. And with that in mind, the YEP has attempted to draw up a strongest possible line-up, based on those rumours.
7. CDM: Anton Stach
The 6ft 4ins German was considered one of the Bundesliga's best midfielders last season already looks comfortable and a real step up in quality. Played in a more box-to-box role so far this season but can just as comfortably drop in alongside Ampadu. | Getty Images
8. RW: Bilal El Khannouss
Still a Leicester player going into deadline day but expected to attract plenty of interest and still on Leeds' radar, with attacking creativity needed. Leicester thought to want around £35m, so the question is whether Elland Road chiefs would be willing to stump up the cash. Would link up brilliantly with the overlapping Bogle if indeed he is signed. | Getty Images
9. CAM: Eduard Spertsyan
Named as a possible 'focus' for Leeds before Monday's deadline by The Athletic and would certainly add creativity. The 25-year-old Armenian international already has four goals and seven assists in six games this season and is expected to make the step up to a top European league imminently. Valued by Transfermarkt at around £22m. | AFP via Getty Images
10. LW: Noah Okafor
Leeds confirmed the £18m signing of Okafor earlier this week and with El Khannouss on the right, Farke needs a direct runner down the left for balance, which is why the Swiss international gets the nod over Willy Gnonto in this particular team. Been in the goals throughout pre-season and will hope to replicate that form in Leeds colours. Photo: David Price
11. ST: Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Fitness is the obvious caveat but Calvert-Lewin has proven an excellent Premier League-level striker during nine years at Everton, and has got in some great positions so far this season. With proper service from the likes of El Khannouss and Spertsyan, the 28-year-old could thrive. | Getty Images