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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37. Noah Okafor
Leeds announced the £18m signing of Okafor from AC Milan earlier this month, with the hope he will add a direct goal threat to Farke's attacking options. Signed a four-year contract. | Getty Images
38. Beto
Sky Sports first named Beto as a possible target for Leeds, although the YEP understands a deal would be difficult given the Toffees lost Dominic Calvert-Lewin upon the expiration of his contract last month. The likelihood Leeds and Everton will be fighting for similar positions next season might also effect their stance. | Getty Images
39. Callum Wilson
TalkSPORT labelled Leeds 'front-runners' to sign Wilson earlier this summer but Nmecha's arrival virtually ruled it out. Has since joined West Ham. | Getty Images
40. Rodrigo Muniz
The Athletic reported a bid worth £32m in total had been rejected by Fulham earlier this summer, with no intention of selling the Brazilian as things stand. Atalanta looked close to completing a move but reports suggested they would have had to pay £50m. Now looks set to remain at Craven Cottage. | Getty Images
41. Lukas Nmecha
The YEP reported in June a deal was close and Leeds confirmed it not long after. The 26-year-old striker signed a two-year deal as a free agent, with his Wolfsburg contract expiring, and got his debut against Manchester United. | Getty Images
42. Dominic Calvert-Lewin
The 28-year-old signed a three-year contract after joining Leeds as a free agent earlier this month. Got his first minutes against Sheffield Wednesday and is still building match sharpness, having missed out on full pre-season after leaving Everton in June. | Getty Images