Leeds United confirmed the arrival of Joe Rothwell on loan from Bournemouth earlier this week and the midfielder will soon be introduced to his new teammates. The 29-year-old has plenty of experience bedding into a new environment and will soon undergo all the usual formalities of joining a new club.
A key decision for Rothwell will be his shirt number and the midfielder is not short of decent options, with recent departures opening up a raft of typical first-team numbers. But there is also a rather humorous opportunity available as a nod to his namesake town just south of the city. Below, the YEP has taken a look at which numbers have become available for Rothwell.
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1. No.12
Jaidon Anthony moved up from Bournemouth to claim the No.12 shirt but has now returned to his parent club. | Getty Images
2. No.13
Vacated by Kristoffer Klaesson this summer and still available - but unlucky for some. | Getty Images
3. No.14
Worn by Joe Rodon last season but the Welshman has since taken No.6 from Liam Cooper, having signed permanently earlier this summer. | Getty Images
4. No.15
Held by the much-loved Stuart Dallas right up until his retirement earlier this year. | Getty Images
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5. No.16
Sonny Perkins' shirt number but available, following his loan move to Leyton Orient. | Getty Images
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6. No.17
Newly available after Jamie Shackleton joined Sheffield United upon the expiration of his contract. | Getty Images