Leeds United will be expecting to complete some big business over the next 24 hours with attacking reinforcements still needed. Elland Road chiefs have until 7pm on Monday to grant Daniel Farke his wish of top-level forward additions and will stay awake until the final minutes to ensure the German is given the tools for Premier League survival.
A weekend loan move for Facundo Buonanotte collapsed at the eleventh hour as Chelsea swooped in but Leeds have alternative targets who are still available. They will need to work quickly to get a deal done, however, with lots to do and not much time to do it.
Leeds will hope to get at least one top-quality addition through the door and more have not been ruled out, should certain opportunities arise. Below, the YEP takes a look at what Farke’s strongest possible team could look like come 7pm on Monday, if those top targets are signed.
7. CDM: Anton Stach
The 6ft 4ins German was considered one of the Bundesliga's best midfielders last season already looks comfortable and a real step up in quality. Played in a more box-to-box role so far this season but can just as comfortably drop in alongside Ampadu. | Getty Images
8. RW: Bilal El Khannouss
Still a Leicester player going into deadline day but expected to attract plenty of interest and still on Leeds' radar, with attacking creativity needed. Leicester thought to want around £35m, so the question is whether Elland Road chiefs would be willing to stump up the cash. Would link up brilliantly with the overlapping Bogle if indeed he is signed. | Getty Images
9. CAM: Eduard Spertsyan
Named as a possible 'focus' for Leeds before Monday's deadline by The Athletic and would certainly add creativity. The 25-year-old Armenian international already has four goals and seven assists in six games this season and is expected to make the step up to a top European league imminently. Valued by Transfermarkt at around £22m. | AFP via Getty Images
10. LW: Noah Okafor
Leeds confirmed the £18m signing of Okafor earlier this week and with El Khannouss on the right, Farke needs a direct runner down the left for balance, which is why the Swiss international gets the nod over Willy Gnonto in this particular team. Been in the goals throughout pre-season and will hope to replicate that form in Leeds colours. Photo: David Price
11. ST: Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Fitness is the obvious caveat but Calvert-Lewin has proven an excellent Premier League-level striker during nine years at Everton, and has got in some great positions so far this season. With proper service from the likes of El Khannouss and Spertsyan, the 28-year-old could thrive. | Getty Images