The January transfer window closed on Monday evening and with it, Leeds United’s squad for the remainder of the season has been set in stone. The Whites were relatively quiet in the market, waving goodbye to fringe player Jack Harrison while welcoming Facundo Buonanotte on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion.
Leeds did pursue Jorgen Strand Larsen to the point of an offer worth almost £40million but were eventually priced out by Crystal Palace, who signed the Norwegian for £48m on deadline day. There were also questions about cover at left wing-back and central defence, but neither arrived while there was also no strengthening in goal either.
Elland Road chiefs will likely feel they have enough in the current squad, with Buonanotte added, to get through the final 14 games of the Premier League campaign. Below, the YEP takes a look at what Daniel Farke’s best XI could be and who would be available from the bench.
1. GK: Karl Darlow
Came in for Lucas Perri recently and despite error vs Arsenal, expected to keep his starting place for now. | Getty Images
2. CB: Joe Rodon
Had been ever-present until a recent ankle injury but back fit and as important as ever, even in a central role with Bijol currently out. | Getty Images
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3. CB: Jaka Bijol
Currently out with a hamstring injury but undoubtedly part of Leeds' best back-three, having settled into the Premier League really well. | Getty Images
4. CB: Pascal Struijk
Leeds' main point of focus when building from the back and has been consistently strong defensively too. | Getty Images
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5. RWB: Jayden Bogle
Faces strong competition from James Justin but gets the edge thanks to his superior attacking quality. | Getty Images
6. CM: Ethan Ampadu
Club captain adds a nastiness into the Leeds midfield but also shown he is a really classy footballer in recent weeks. | Getty Images