Daniel Farke’s side recorded their first Championship victory of the new campaign through last weekend’s 4-3 win at Ipswich Town in which new signing Joel Piroe scored on his debut in addition to returning pair Willy Gnonto and Luis Sinisterra who also netted.
Farke then made six changes to his side for Tuesday evening’s Carabao Cup tie at Salford City for which Piroe was cup-tied. After a 1-1 draw, Leeds were ultimately knocked out on penalties.
The Whites then announced the following day that they had completed a deal to sign 23-year-old right back Djed Spence from Tottenham Hotspur on a season long-loan. Spence became the club’s sixth signing of a busy summer and his arrival was quickly followed by another in the shape of Bulgarian international midfielder Ilia Gruev from Werder Bremen the following day.
Gruev, 23, has joined the club on a four-year deal for a fee of around £5m and Leeds are now expected to add another midfielder to their ranks in Glen Kamara from Rangers.
The summer transfer window will finally close at 11pm on Friday night, after which Leeds will return to action on Saturday afternoon with an Elland Road showdown against the Owls. Wednesday have endured a miserable start to life back in the country’s second tier, sitting on zero points from four games.
Leeds would take themselves up to eight points from a possible 15 with a victory and this is the XI that we think will take to the field for the 3pm Yorkshire derby at LS11.
The Whites then announced the following day that they had completed a deal to sign 23-year-old right back Djed Spence from Tottenham Hotspur on a season long-loan. Spence became the club’s sixth signing of a busy summer and his arrival was quickly followed by another in the shape of Bulgarian international midfielder Ilia Gruev from Werder Bremen the following day.
![As you were, even allowing for the new additions. Gray, who is belying his tender age of 17 years old, was again called for as a starter at Salford and played 76 minutes before being substituted for Sam Greenwood who has since joined Middlesbrough on loan. Kamara and Gruev look like being decent and much needed additions but Gray and Ampadu have already formed a solid and current first choice partnership in the middle of the park. It will be fascinating to see quite how it unfolds longer term.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmJlNjk4ZmU1LTNlZTUtNDE2Ny1hZjNhLWVlOWJiYWUxY2QwYzo1MDE3MjIwMC0zMzgxLTRlZTgtOTUxYi1kNmIxMjY1YjlhMjU=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
7. CM - Archie Gray
As you were, even allowing for the new additions. Gray, who is belying his tender age of 17 years old, was again called for as a starter at Salford and played 76 minutes before being substituted for Sam Greenwood who has since joined Middlesbrough on loan. Kamara and Gruev look like being decent and much needed additions but Gray and Ampadu have already formed a solid and current first choice partnership in the middle of the park. It will be fascinating to see quite how it unfolds longer term.Photo: George Wood
![Summerville returned from injury to start at Salford and came through the full match which was a huge Whites boost despite the defeat. Everything now points to a strong run in the side although much depends on what happens with Luis Sinisterra and whether he stays at the club beyond Friday night's transfer deadline.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmViNDc5OTVmLWIxNmQtNDcwZC04MjJkLTI5NGUwMzRkMDFjOTozYzg3MWI5My1jZGUwLTQ4MTQtOTFhZS1hNDk4MzUwYmZmOTI=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
8. RW - Crysencio Summerville
Summerville returned from injury to start at Salford and came through the full match which was a huge Whites boost despite the defeat. Everything now points to a strong run in the side although much depends on what happens with Luis Sinisterra and whether he stays at the club beyond Friday night's transfer deadline.Photo: Alex Caparros
![Gnonto came through a second full match in succession at Salford having also played the full game at Ipswich upon being re-integrated back into the group. Assuming there are no late dramas, Summerville on one flank and his good mate Gnonto on the other looks the likely call given that Dan James has been out injured of late.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjczNzI5OTQ3LTEzOGMtNDE1ZS1iNTg5LTUyOGFlYjU3OGUwYzpmYzBjNTc0Zi00MDQ4LTQ4YWItOTcyMC1iMDMwMTAzZmM2YmQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
9. LW - Willy Gnonto
Gnonto came through a second full match in succession at Salford having also played the full game at Ipswich upon being re-integrated back into the group. Assuming there are no late dramas, Summerville on one flank and his good mate Gnonto on the other looks the likely call given that Dan James has been out injured of late.Photo: George Tewkesbury
![Rutter quickly clicked with new boy Piroe at Ipswich and stayed in the side at Salford but this time with Joe Gelhardt in the front line. Leeds and were then unable to make the most of a whole host of opportunities at Salford and Farke admitted post-match that Rutter was "unbelievably disappointed" at failing to find the back of the net, including with his shoot-out spot kick. But Farke said he would put an arm around Rutter's shoulder, praising his overall display and it would be a big surprise if was not still in the same though probably with a change of partner up tops once more.
But another change looks almost certain against the Owls.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmJhNTMxMGJhLTA5ZjYtNDg1ZC1iMzliLWE3NzNkMjZmYjg3YzoyNmMxNzgxNy00NmNiLTQ5NGMtYTdhNy1hZTdkNWE5MzFkZmI=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
10. ACM - Georginio Rutter
Rutter quickly clicked with new boy Piroe at Ipswich and stayed in the side at Salford but this time with Joe Gelhardt in the front line. Leeds and were then unable to make the most of a whole host of opportunities at Salford and Farke admitted post-match that Rutter was "unbelievably disappointed" at failing to find the back of the net, including with his shoot-out spot kick. But Farke said he would put an arm around Rutter's shoulder, praising his overall display and it would be a big surprise if was not still in the same though probably with a change of partner up tops once more. But another change looks almost certain against the Owls.Photo: George Wood
![Piroe was cup tied for Tuesday's clash at Salford and it's no exaggeration to suggest that Leeds would probably have gone through had he played given the number of chances on offer. Piroe already looks hugely important to Leeds and will surely come back into the side against the Owls, replacing Joe Gelhardt in the front line. It's probably just a case of whether Pirie lines up as a no 9 or a no 10 having started in the latter position against Ipswich where Rutter was the 9. Either way, surely a banker to start and the fourth and final change, in for Gelhardt. Also a home debut.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmNlZjZiOGU4LTE4NTQtNDIxZi1hZWIzLTYxMGY1OTFhNjYwZjo5MWM2YWY2ZC00Y2Q2LTQwOTctYjdmNC0zNjk4MzI1YmZiZDE=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
11. ST - Joel Piroe
Piroe was cup tied for Tuesday's clash at Salford and it's no exaggeration to suggest that Leeds would probably have gone through had he played given the number of chances on offer. Piroe already looks hugely important to Leeds and will surely come back into the side against the Owls, replacing Joe Gelhardt in the front line. It's probably just a case of whether Pirie lines up as a no 9 or a no 10 having started in the latter position against Ipswich where Rutter was the 9. Either way, surely a banker to start and the fourth and final change, in for Gelhardt. Also a home debut.Photo: George Tewkesbury