Leeds United are currently formulating their plans for the January transfer window as they look to boost Daniel Farke’s squad in a bid to preserve their Premier League status.
After what was a hectic summer transfer window that saw around £100m spent on ten new additions, the Whites have experienced a difficult return to the top flight and are currently sitting just one point and two places above the relegation zone as the league action makes way for the third international break of the campaign.
With just under two months to go until the transfer window opens for business, the Whites look likely to target a right-sided winger and a number ten and there will be some thought given to strengthening Farke’s goalkeeping options with Karl Darlow and Illan Meslier both out of contract at the end of their season.
There are some intriguing options available on a list of players that will find themselves out of contract next summer and that could mean they are available on cut-price deals in the new year. We take a look at ten players Leeds United could consider during the January transfer window.
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1. Harry Wilson - Fulham
We know the Whites have an interest in the Wales international following a late attempt to land him during the summer transfer window. Could a cut-price deal be on the cards when the January transfer window opens for business? | Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Photo: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
2. Amadou Haidara - RB Leipzig
Haidara was once linked with a whole host of European football's biggest clubs - but he has remained with RB Leizpig and has now made over 220 appearances for the Bundesliga club. As it stands, the Mali midfielder is out of contract next summer and could be available on a bargain deal in new year. | AFP via Getty Images
3. Adama Traore - Fulham
Adding to their options on the right-hand side of their attack is believed to be on the agenda for January and the pace and power of the former Middlesbrough and Barcelona winger could be an option. | Getty Images
4. Ilias Akhomach - Villarreal
A former Barcelona youth product, Akhomach is still only 21 and already has significant experience in Spanish football's top tier. Now with Villarreal, the winger is still finding his feet after a cruciate ligament injury but has plenty of talent and a lot of potential. | AFP via Getty Images
5. Lorenzo Pellegrini - Roma
Another reported Whites summer transfer window target, the Roma midfielder is yet to pen a new deal at the Stadio Olimpico and could be available in January. | TIZIANA FABI/AFP via Getty Images Photo: TIZIANA FABI/AFP via Getty Images
6. Stefan Ortega - Manchester City
With Karl Darlow and Illan Meslier both out of contract next summer, the Whites will have one eye on possible replacements and City goalkeeper Ortega is currently out of contract next summer. | Getty Images