Leeds United is famously a difficult club to play for and many signings have been unable to handle those pressures. Whether fighting for a Champions League place or battling to get out of League One, Elland Road is demanding and plenty have fallen short.
A lot of Leeds’ most underwhelming transfers were unfortunate, whether it be due to chronic fitness issues or the churn of manager that offers no stability. Some, however, were quite simply not good enough. Others just couldn’t build a connection with supporters.
With all that in mind, the YEP has taken a look back at 16 Leeds United signings that just didn’t work out, even though some had glistening careers before or after. Take a look below to see who was picked.
19. Tommaso Bianchi
One of 10 2014/15 arrivals from the Italian leagues, during the Massimo Cellino era, but a series of knee injuries kept him from getting a run in the team. Rarely looked good enough when he did play either before joining Serie B side Ascoli on loan in January 2016. | Getty Images
20. Cameron Borthwick-Jackson
Was highly regarded at parent club Manchester United and so his season-long loan move to Leeds was met with excitement. But he played just six games, looked underwhelming in all, and returned to Old Trafford the following January. | Getty Images