Leeds United will go into deadline day having yet to make a mid-season signing - but that could change before Monday’s 11pm deadline. A quiet month was expected in West Yorkshire and a quiet month it has been, with Daniel Farke regularly pointing out the difficulties of January business.
But Leeds’ desire to sign a striker became evident earlier this week when they made a loan approach for Southampton’s Cameron Archer, while interest at No.10 remains if a ‘proper quality’ option becomes available. Few are expecting a flurry of deadline-day signings but a recent burst of speculation might suggest there will be one or two.
There have been plenty of links throughout January and while many reported targets have gone elsewhere, some remain on the lookout for a new home. And ahead of what could be an exciting deadline day, the YEP has rounded up the latest on every January transfer story surrounding the Whites.
7. Sonny Perkins
Season-long loan move to Leyton Orient has been made permanent. Photo: Richard Pelham
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8. Joe Gelhardt
Six-month loan move to Hull City was confirmed earlier this window and the forward has enjoyed regular playing time since. Opened his account with an excellent goal against QPR. | Getty Images
9. Noel Törnqvist
Reports from Sweden suggested there is 'concrete' interest in the goalkeeper from LS11. FotbollDirekt claim Leeds scouts have been watching the 22-year-old, who is valued around £1million. | maif.se Photo: maif.se
10. Andrew Omobamidele
Reports suggested talks were underway over a loan move, possibly with a permanent clause, as Farke eyed a reunion with his former Norwich City defender. Has since joined Strasbourg on loan for the rest of the season. | Michael Regan/Getty Images Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images
11. Ben Godfrey
Has regularly been linked with Leeds over the past few years and reportedly emerged as a person of interest again last month, having failed to make an impact following his £11m summer move to Atalanta. Eventually joined Premier League outfit Ipswich Town on loan for the season. | Getty Images Photo: Marco Luzzani/Getty Images
12. Abdukodir Khusanov
Leeds were named as a surprise admirer of the defender, although a move was never likely and club sources have dismissed the links as speculation. Ended up joining Manchester City in a £34m deal. | AFP via Getty Images