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Leeds United’s attacking recruitment drive kickstarted with the arrival of Harry Wilson on a four-year deal earlier this month. Elland Road chiefs waited 10 months for their man but eventually got him on a free, and off the back of a 10-goal-seven-assist Premier League campaign at Fulham.
Wilson won’t be the only attacker through the door this summer, with Leeds keen to add difference-making quality to Daniel Farke’s competitive and defensively-solid squad. Competition for Dominic Calvert-Lewin is wanted - as evidenced by their January pursuit of Jorgen Strand Larsen - while special opportunities to strengthen in any position won’t be passed up.
There will need to be an exit or two, some more difficult than others for the fanbase, but Leeds hope that by the time they head to Nottingham Forest on August 22, they will do so with serious attacking firepower. Below, the YEP looks at how that forward unit could look after a dream summer.
7. KEEP: Noah Okafor
Another no-brainer, or very close to one at least. Only a chance to maybe double their money on the £16m man would tempt, but that's unlikely. Will hopefully not be so relied upon to create this season with some proper competition needed on his side. | Getty Images
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8. SELL: Willy Gnonto
A difficult goodbye but one that feels necessary for both the club and player, if they can bring in a good fee. Gnonto needs to play football more regularly than he has done for the past few years, while Leeds could do with generating some profit. A minor muscle injury could delay proceedings. | Getty Images
9. KEEP: Daniel James
Farke seems to have more trust in James than Gnonto, which is why he feels more likely to stay on. At 28, he might also be happier with a role on the first-team fringes and has the pace to make an impact when the time is right. | Getty Images
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10. KEEP: Brenden Aaronson
Played more Premier League games than anyone else with 37, a reminder of his incredible durability. Leeds have added more final-third quality on the right but Aaronson is a steady squad option across a few positions. | AFP via Getty Images
11. SOLD: Jack Harrison
A half-season loan at Fiorentina went okay, without ever being sensational. Has since left for MLS outfit New England Revolution. | Getty Images
12. SOLD: Joe Gelhardt
Leeds wanted £3-4m for Gelhardt last summer and are believed to have doubled that upon selling him to Hull City earlier this month. | Getty Images