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.
19. Sub: Noah Okafor
Pace and trickery would be great off the bench if Leeds are chasing, either out wide or as a second striker. | Getty Images
20. Sub: Lukas Nmecha
Not quite as physical as Calvert-Lewin but his most similar back-up nonetheless, and has scored some good goals when called upon. | Getty Images