Leeds United boss Daniel Farke outlines 'most important' transfer factor with January window open
January additions are being explored by Leeds United as Daniel Farke looks to keep his side in the Premier League.
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke insists transfer success can only be achieved if ‘key people’ inside the club are all on the same page.
The synergy between managers and club chiefs came into the spotlight this week following Ruben Amorim post-Leeds United outburst and subsequent Manchester United exit. His deteriorating relationship with Old Trafford CEO’s and sporting directors was believed to be a key factor in the decision to cut ties, with disagreement over tactics and transfers.
Farke and his Leeds bosses have already been in discussions regarding what could be done in January, with the YEP reporting last month on the exploration of the loan market. Those talks will likely intensify over the coming weeks and with survival on the line, it’s vitally important everyone pulls in the same direction.
“For me, the most important thing is in general that the key people in the club, they have to be on the same page,” Farke said on transfer dealings. “They need to have the same view on things, and they need to go in the same direction. If this is the case and there are clear processes that are spoken about and everyone adapts to it, then then you have a good chance.”
Like Amorim last weekend, Farke was clear upon his arrival at Leeds that he would be the manager, rather than the head coach, with a significant input on transfer business. There is a collaborative approach to recruitment leaning on every aspect, but Elland Road chiefs will not sign anyone without the German’s approval.
Daniel Farke on transfer decision-makers
Farke and his bosses will be working to identify January targets and scope out their availability, but with less than four weeks to complete any business they will need to act swiftly. And the Leeds manager believes a tight-knit group of key decision-makers is crucial to doing so.
“So for me, clubs will be successful when there is just a small amount of people really in charge to give direction,” he added. “It makes no sense to have 30 people around who all have an idea and then you always have to have a round table and then you ask too many questions and everyone has other ideas.
“I believe in a small group of key people and nowadays it's also not a one-man show anymore. It's important also that you are capable to work in a team but within the team you need clear processes, clear responsibilities and most important is that you are all on the same page.
“I this is the case then you have a chance as a club to be successful. If not, if you go into different directions, then it's also difficult to be successful. This is my general attitude to this topic.”