Leeds United have just 24 hours to conclude their summer transfer business and there is still work to do in West Yorkshire. Attacking reinforcements have been the focus for several weeks but Daniel Farke would himself admit there are still gaps to fill in the forward areas of his squad.
A loan move for Brighton’s Facundo Buonanotte looked set to fill that gap but its late collapse has only heightened tensions among the fanbase, providing a serious test of Leeds’ recruitment team. How they react to the late-summer blow could go a long way to deciding the fate of Farke’s side between now and May.
Leeds have been linked with a huge number of players all summer and continue to work hard on several prospective targets, with the likelihood being they are in for a busy 24 hours. And as deadline day approaches, the YEP has the latest on every story so far below.
7. Manor Solomon
Leeds confirmed in early July that Solomon would return to parent club Tottenham Hotspur, where for a while he looked set to remain. Recent reports suggest he could now leave and wide reinforcements remain a priority at Elland Road, although no fresh links have emerged. | Getty Images
8. Jack Harrison
Looks set to remain a Leeds player for the upcoming season, with no links to any kind of exit before Monday's deadline. Farke labelled the winger 'pretty important to our group' earlier this week and said he didn't expect a move away. | Getty Images
9. Joe Gelhardt
Another who Leeds had hoped to get between £3-4m for but he has since joined Hull City on loan. Thought to have made clear his desire to return to the MKM Stadium where he played regularly during the second-half of last season. | Getty Images
10. Largie Ramazani
The Athletic reported earlier this summer the winger had rejected approaches from a number of European clubs, but this week he joined Valencia on loan. The deal is a straight loan with no permanent option. Ramazani came off the bench to get an assist on his debut on Friday evening. | Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images Photo: Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images
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11. Mateo Joseph
Daniel Farke revealed while in Germany that Joseph has asked to leave, with the striker not going Germany against his manager's recommendation. Has since joined RCD Mallorca on loan, with Leeds unwilling to include any kind of permanent option. | Gary Oakley/PA Wire
12. Patrick Bamford
Left out of Leeds' pre-season tour squad and Farke revealed following the draw against Manchester United he's informed Bamford he's not in next season's plans. Leeds confirmed earlier this week a mutual agreement to cut the 31-year-old's contract short and he has now officially left. | Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images Photo: Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images