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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.
7. No.18
Darko Gyabi's return to Plymouth Argyle on loan has opened up the option. | Getty Images
8. No.20
Newly available after Dan James took the No.7 shirt for this season, with previous holder Joel Piroe claiming No.10. | Getty Images
9. No.22
Archie Gray's first number as a senior Leeds player but his £40m move to Tottenham means it is now free. | Getty Images
10. No.23
A rather unusual choice for Luis Sinisterra, who has since gone to Bournemouth and so the option is free to claim. | Getty Images
11. No.24
The most recent number to become available, following Georginio Rutter's £40m move to Brighton. Would be a big role to fill. | Getty Images
12. No.27
Another who has left as a free agent, Ian Poveda vacated the No.27 shirt. | Getty Images