Leeds United transfer news - Whites continue Brenden Aaronson chase, no striker hunt

Leeds United now have just one more week to strengthen in the January transfer window, the Whites able to sign players until 11pm on the last day of the month.

Leeds are yet to make any moves in their senior ranks this month but United are keen to strengthen their midfield and the Elland Road outfit are hoping to sign 21-year-old USA international midfielder Brenden Aaronson from Austrian side Red Bell Salzburg.

TOP TARGET: RB Salzburg's USA international midfielder Brenden Aaronson who Leeds United are looking to sign in the January transfer window. Photo by JOE KLAMAR/AFP via Getty Images.placeholder image
TOP TARGET: RB Salzburg's USA international midfielder Brenden Aaronson who Leeds United are looking to sign in the January transfer window. Photo by JOE KLAMAR/AFP via Getty Images.

Under-23s wise, the club have recruited promising young striker Mateo Joseph from Espanyol.

On the outgoings front, Ryan Edmondson's loan switch to Port Vale was followed by Cody Drameh's exit to Cardiff City on a deal until the end of the season.

Keep up to date with all the transfer latest from Elland Road and the rest of the Premier League at our Tuesday live blog below.

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