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.
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7. CM: Anton Stach
A physical monster who covers so much ground and wins so many loose balls to keep Leeds on the front foot. | Danny Lawson/PA Wire
8. LWB: Gabriel Gudmundsson
Hasn't once looked new to the Premier League which is probably the biggest compliment, and looks re-energised after a break during the FA Cup weekend. Photo: Ed Sykes
9. RW: Facundo Buonanotte
Offers creativity and magic that Leeds have otherwise been lacking from this area of the pitch for large parts of the season. Photo: Alex Livesey
10. LW: Brenden Aaronson
Been Leeds' best attacker in recent weeks and can comfortably switch between flanks with someone like Buonanotte, making the forward line more fluid. | Getty Images
11. ST: Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Free agent striker has been in great form and that should only continue with added creativity of Buonanotte in behind. | Carl Recine/Getty Image Photo: Carl Recine/Getty Image
12. Sub: Lucas Perri
Out of the starting XI at present after a string of mistakes and saveable goals conceded. Photo: George Wood