The January transfer window is now open for business - and Leeds United are believed to be keen to strengthen their squad.
The Whites are slowing putting strong foundations in place to ensure their Premier League stay is extended beyond a solitary season after embarking on an unbeaten run that now consists of seven games following Sunday’s home draw with Manchester United.
A winger and an attacking midfielder are said to near the top of Daniel Farke’s shopping list for the transfer window and the Whites manager has already set his stance on possible outgoings.
But what could lie ahead over the coming weeks and what business could be conducted at Elland Road before the transfer window comes to a close. We fire up Football Manager 2026 to see which incomings and outgoings are predicted by the world’s most popular managerial simulation.
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1. OUT: Illan Meslier - £6m to Al-Shabab
The French stopper as been linked with a move to Serie A - but the Saudi Pro League is his next destination in this simulation. | George Wood/Getty Images Photo: George Wood/Getty Images
2. IN: Crysencio Summerville - loan from West Ham United
The former Whites star returns to Elland Road on loan until the end of the season. | Getty Images
3. OUT: Harry Gray - loan to Bradford City
The youngster will gain senior experience with a loan stint at League One club Bradford City. | Harry Trump/Getty Images Photo: Harry Trump/Getty Images
4. IN: Hayden Hackney - £14m from Middlesbrough
The Whites completed their most expensive move of the window with a deal for the Boro midfielder. | Getty Images
5. OUT: Sam Byram - loan to Charlton Athletic
The experienced full-back joined the Addicks on loan and that seems to have brought an end to his time with Leeds. | Getty Images
6. IN: Oscar Mingueza - £6m from Celta
The Spanish defender is out of contract at the end of the season - but Leeds have opted to agree a January deal with the La Liga club. | Getty Images