Leeds United capped off an impressive summer of transfer business with two deadline day arrivals on Tuesday, with Melvin Bard and Jean-Matteo Bahoya joining on loan from OGC Nice and Eintracht Frankfurt respectively.
The pair became signings number six and seven for Leeds, following Harry Wilson, Tarik Muharemovic, James Trafford, Nico Elvedi and Michael Zetterer. Of that group, the expectation is at least three will upgrade Daniel Farke’s starting-XI from last season.
That could increase but having kept much of the core of his 2025/26 squad, Farke now has more quality and added depth to choose from. Below, the YEP has put together its own strongest XI and bench with all new signings involved in some capacity.
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7. CM: Anton Stach
Stach provides the height and forward-thinking quality while also boasting a real threat from set-pieces. | Getty Images
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8. LWB: Gabriel Gudmundsson
A firm fan-favourite for his lung-busting runs, with new loan signing Melvin Bard now providing proper competition. | Getty Images
9. RW: Harry Wilson
The free agent arrival is yet to open his Leeds account but there's every confidence he'll make a serious contribution this season. | Getty Images
10. LW: Noah Okafor
Provides balance to the technically brilliant Wilson, with direct dribbling and impressive running power out wide. | Getty Images
11. ST: Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Leads the line brilliantly not only with goals, but an ability to get Leeds up the pitch and simply has to be kept fit. | Nigel French/PA Wire
12. Sub: Michael Zetterer
The 31-year-old should prove an experienced and stable back-up for Trafford. | LUFC