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Leeds United kicked off their 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Anton Stach’s late free-kick handed the Whites all three points to cap off a dogged away performance.
While Daniel Farke and his squad get things underway on the pitch, those above the German continue to work hard in the transfer market before the September 1 deadline. Earlier this week, the YEP reported on loan interest in jet-heeled Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk while we also know a striker is wanted.
It’s set to be an exciting final nine days of the summer window and Leeds will expect to be busy, with hopes of a couple of big forward-thinking signings to come. With that in mind, the YEP takes a look at how Farke’s attacking unit could look by the end of the transfer window.
7. KEEP: Noah Okafor
Another no-brainer, or very close to one at least. Only a chance to maybe double their money on the £16m man would tempt, but that's unlikely. Will hopefully not be so relied upon to create this season with some proper competition needed on his side. | Getty Images
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8. SELL: Willy Gnonto
A difficult goodbye but one that feels necessary for both the club and player, if they can bring in a good fee. Gnonto needs to play football more regularly than he has done for the past few years, while Leeds could do with generating some profit. A minor muscle injury could delay proceedings. | Getty Images
9. KEEP: Daniel James
Farke seems to have more trust in James than Gnonto, which is why he feels more likely to stay on. At 28, he might also be happier with a role on the first-team fringes and has the pace to make an impact when the time is right. | Getty Images
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10. KEEP: Brenden Aaronson
Played more Premier League games than anyone else with 37, a reminder of his incredible durability. Leeds have added more final-third quality on the right but Aaronson is a steady squad option across a few positions. | AFP via Getty Images
11. SOLD: Jack Harrison
A half-season loan at Fiorentina went okay, without ever being sensational. Has since left for MLS outfit New England Revolution. | Getty Images
12. SOLD: Joe Gelhardt
Leeds wanted £3-4m for Gelhardt last summer and are believed to have doubled that upon selling him to Hull City earlier this month. | Getty Images