The January transfer window can make or break a season for many clubs, with the right decisions ensuring a strong finish to any campaign whether fighting to survive or battling for promotion. Leeds United will almost certainly be doing the latter and one or two shrewd additions could prove decisive in returning to the Premier League.
January window is not an ideal period to operate in but one key advantage it holds over the summer window is the element of contract uncertainty. Clubs are left with a decision to make on those with deals expiring the following summer, allowing for the possibility of a cut-price deal.
It should be said that players entering the final months of their respective contracts are usually in that situation for a reason, be it age or fitness related. Nevertheless, there could be some interesting options for Leeds to take a look at, and the YEP has listed 19 below, using information from Transfermarkt.
13. James Milner
Signed a 12-month contract extension in May and was still playing regularly for Brighton up until a hamstring injury last month. Still incredibly fit despite being 37 and could be open to re-joining his boyhood club. Photo: Masashi Hara
14. Lukasz Fabianski
Julen Lopetegui has backed Alphonse Areola as first-choice, leaving Fabianski with a watching brief. Like Dubravka, the Polis international would be an excellent addition between the posts. | Getty Images
15. Josh Brownhill
Burnley triggered a one-year extension on Brownhill's contract in May, with the midfielder going on to score four goals already this season. Highly unlikely they sell to a promotion rival but Leeds managed to lure Jayden Bogle away from Sheffield United. Photo: Richard Martin-Roberts
16. Ben Cabango
Partnered Joe Rodon at centre-back during his breakthrough years at Swansea City and has continued to impress during the his side's decent start to the season. Still only 24 and a fully-fledged Welsh international. | Getty Images
17. BURNLEY, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Connor Roberts of Burnley looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Burnley FC and Blackburn Rovers FC at Turf Moor on August 31, 2024 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)
Similarly to Brownhill, Burnley are unlikely to sell mid-season but Roberts was of interest to Leeds during the summer, having made a positive impression on loan at Elland Road last campaign. | Connor Roberts Photo: Ben Roberts Photo
18. Ilias Chair
Has been regularly linked to Leeds in the past and Daniel Farke's desire for a No.10 could reignite interest. Moroccan international is out injured currently but guaranteed quality at Championship-level. | Getty Images