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.
19. Sub: Jean-Matteo Bahoya
A place on the bench to start with for the 21-year-old, who will need time to adapt to the Premier League but has incredible potential. | AFP via Getty Images
20. Sub: Lukas Nmecha
A different type of striker to Calvert-Lewin but one who offers plenty in his own unique and unpredictable way. | AFP via Getty Images