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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13. Sub: James Justin
Been excellent filling in for Bogle recently and the versatile defender can cover both wing-back roles as well as right centre-back. | AFP via Getty Images
14. Sub: Sebastiaan Bornauw
Stepped in well for Rodon during a recent injury and could also fill in for Bijol if necessary. | Michael Regan/Getty Images Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images
15. Sub: Ilia Gruev
The most stylistically similar back-up to Ampadu and could also play alongside the Welshman in a more defensive set up. | Getty Images
16. Sub: Sean Longstaff
The most obvious bench option to replace someone like Stach if the German tires and Leeds need midfield energy. | AFP via Getty Images
17. Sub: Daniel James
Will be a useful bench option once back from injury, either at right wing or as a very attacking right wing-back if Leeds are chasing goals. Photo: Jack Thomas
18. Sub: Wilfried Gnonto
Could come off the bench for either Buonanotte or Aaronson as he's equally comfortable on both sides. | AFP via Getty Images