If Leeds United are to fulfil their transfer goals then recruitment chiefs will be working night and day for the next fortnight. It’s been a tough summer so far in West Yorkshire and the imminent exit of Georginio Rutter leaves yet another huge gap to fill, with the 22-year-old set to follow Crysencio Summerville, Archie Gray and many others out the door after Brighton triggered his £40million release clause.
It leaves Leeds eyeing four arrivals at a minimum before the August 30 deadline, with Farke already making clear the need for reinforcements at full-back, in central midfield and out wide before Georginio’s move. But club chiefs have been identifying targets all summer and there is hope they can now act on that interest.
Some exciting names have been linked with a move to Elland Road in recent weeks, and the YEP has drawn up a dream starting-XI if those recent rumours prove to be true. Take a look below...

1. GK: Illan Meslier
The undisputed No.1 at Leeds and now vice captain alongside Pascal Struijk. | Getty Images

2. RB: Jayden Bogle
The £5m summer signing has endured a tough start to life at Leeds with costly mistakes against Portsmouth and Middlesbrough. Has shown glimpses of his attacking quality, however, and will hopefully settle into things as the season goes on. Photo: Gary Oakley

3. CB: Joe Rodon
Another who has really struggled in the opening two games but Leeds fans know how colossal he can be, and Farke is expected to stick with him for the entirety of the season. Photo: Stu Forster

4. CB: Pascal Struijk
Was one of the few players to end the Portsmouth game with some credit but an appearance off the bench against Middlesbrough saw him run ragged - albeit Max Wober did little to usurp him. Leadership qualities will be tested during these tough moments. Photo: Nick Potts

5. LB: Junior Firpo
Into the final year of his contract at Elland Road but widely expected to stay and retain his spot at left-back. Was excellent going forward last season and will hope to hit his stride again sooner, rather than later. | Getty Images

6. CM: Ethan Ampadu
Club captain has not been immune to the early-season teething issues and needs to lead his side back into form. Photo: Stu Forster