Leeds United are into their fourth summer transfer window under 49ers Enterprises and things have got off to a promising start. The Whites have already secured free agent winger Harry Wilson, following his Fulham exit, while centre-back Tarik Muharemovic is in West Yorkshire putting the final touches on his £34million move from Sassuolo.
It’s an impressive start from Leeds recruitment chiefs who, particularly with the success of last season’s 14th-place Premier League finish fresh in the memory, are building some real credit. In three full windows under 49ers the success-rate of new signings has been high - but it’s not been perfect.
It would be almost impossible to nail every transfer decision but while there have been some disappointing transfers, others have shone massively. Below, the YEP rates all 30 permanent or loan arrivals over the past three-and-a-bit summer windows with one Elland Road favourite getting a fabled 10/10.
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7. Isaac Schmidt - 3/10
A £2.5m arrival from St Gallen in 2024, Schmidt played just 14 times for Leeds before joining Werder Bremen on loan last summer. Left for Young Boys in a deal worth £2m on Thursday. | Getty Images
8. Sam Byram - 7/10
Byram joined Leeds as a free agent in Farke's first summer and went on to play 70 Championship games across two years - more than anyone expected. The experienced full-back only played twice in the Premier League, however, and is currently a free agent after his contract expired. | Getty Images
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9. Gabriel Gudmundsson - 9/10
The left-back settled in really quickly after his £10m move from LOSC Lille and has become a fan favourite, loved for his bursting runs forward. Feels like there is big potential to keep improving too. | Getty Images
10. James Justin - 8/10
Justin's arrival was met with indifference last summer and he spent the first half of the season on the bench. But the versatile defender didn't miss a Premier League game this calendar year, offering more than capable cover across the entire back line. | Getty Images
11. Joe Rodon - 9/10
The Welshman initially joined on loan in 2023 before a £10m permanent move the following year, and has been virtually ever-present the entire time. Stepped up to the Premier League last season, with only one teammate playing more minutes. | John Walton/PA Wire
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12. Jaka Bijol - 8/10
Another who, like Justin, had to be patient but benefitted massively from Farke's move to a back three. The Slovenian has been touted for a future leadership role too. | Getty Images