Leeds United have long been on course for a busy end to the transfer window and so it has come to pass, with two signings in five days and more to follow before Friday’s deadline. Largie Ramazani arrived from UD Almeria last week and Manor Solomon’s season-long loan move from Tottenham Hotspur was confirmed on Tuesday evening, with both major attacking gaps now filled with time to spare.
Daniel Farke has now welcomed five first-team players through the door this summer and, while a number of stars have left, the German’s squad is starting to look like one that can mount a serious title challenge. Below, the YEP has attempted to draw up the strongest possible line-up as things stand, with more signings due to follow in the coming days.
7. CM: Joe Rothwell
The more attacking option to partner Ampadu, although Farke has preferred Ilia Gruev in recent weeks. Leeds still in the market for a starting-quality midfielder. Photo: Stu Forster
8. RW: Manor Solomon
Versatile option can play across the front three and easily drift between roles during the game. Will be part of a fluid attacking unit. | AFP via Getty Images
9. CAM: Wilfried Gnonto
Drifted centrally from the left-wing at Wednesday and looked excellent. Could carve out a more central role with Georginio Rutter gone, with hopes of becoming the main man. Struijk's main rival for the best player so far this season. | Getty Images
10. LW: Largie Ramazani
Signed as Crysencio Summerville's replacement and expected to do exactly that, cutting in from the left. Will hope to build a strong relationship with Firpo on that side but can also comfortably drift across the pitch when needed. | Getty Images
11. ST: Mateo Joseph
Done just about everything except score so far and was outstanding at Wednesday last week. Should flourish ahead of a fluid and exciting trio creating behind him. | Getty Images