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.
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31. Facundo Buonanotte
A quick but frustrating late-summer saga. Leeds were thought to be close to completing a season-long loan deal for Buonanotte but after his prospective flight north was cancelled, rumours swirled of a move to Chelsea. The London club have effectively hijacked Leeds' approach and are expected to confirm the Argentinian's season-long switch imminently. | Getty Images
32. Bilal El Khannouss
El Khannouss remains on Leeds' radar but there has been little progress since an enquiry was made. Crystal Palace were thought to be front-runners but moved elsewhere, leaving the Moroccan international still at Leicester City, where he wasn't involved over the weekend. The Foxes are thought to want around £35m for their attacking midfielder. | Alex Pantling/Getty Images Photo: Alex Pantling/Getty Images
33. Eduard Spertsyan
After missing out on Buonanotte, The Athletic named Spertsyan as someone Leeds could 'focus' on before Monday's deadline. The 25-year-old Armenian international is a traditional No.10 with 44 goals and 29 assists in 123 Russian Premier League appearances at Krasnodar. | AFP via Getty Images
34. Igor Paixão
The YEP reported on interest in Paixão last month and with it, one of this summer's transfer sagas kicked off. After weeks of talks, Marseille eventually matched Leeds €35m bid and look to have got their man. A number of high-ranking Elland Road chiefs spoke with the Brazilian last weekend - as did compatriot Perri - but his camp told the YEP Marseille's offer of Champions League football helped sway a 'difficult decision'. | Getty Images
35. Ritsu Doan
The YEP understands Doan was on a list of possible winger targets and liked at Elland Road. However the Japan international has since signed a five-year contract at Eintracht Frankfurt following the agreement of a £19m deal. | Getty Images
36. Nicolas Gonzalez
The YEP named Gonzalez as a potential target for Leeds earlier this month, following their failure to land Paixão. The 27-year-old is believed to be available and scored three goals in 26 Serie A appearances last season. | AFP via Getty Images