Leeds United have endured a fairly mediocre start to the season, all things considered. After beginning their Premier League campaign at a decent enough pace, the Whites have floundered a little in recent weeks, and find themselves 16th in the table with no wins since August 21st.
If that record were to continue, it would be no surprise to see the club push for reinforcements in the January transfer window, but who might Jesse Marsch and his board look to draft in if they were to dip their toe into the market this winter? We took to Football Manager 2022 to find out.
The popular video game franchise is renowned for its meticulous detail and authentic approach to the world of, well, football management, and we thought we’d take a look into the future by fast forwarding to the end of the 2023 January transfer window.
Despite a busy summer, the Whites look set to swoop for a number of players again in winter, with no less than four new faces in the first team by the time February rolls around. Check out Marsch’s in-game starting XI below...
7. CM: Tyler Adams
Much like Roca, Adams has done well during the early stages of his time in England. | Getty Images
8. CM: Brenden Aaronson
Aaronson has shown promise in fits and starts this season, and will be hoping to add more goals to his game in the second half of the campaign. | Getty Images
9. RW: Matias Zaracho
A versatile Argentine who currently plies his trade for Atletico Mineiro in Brazil. Zaracho is snapped up to provide another option in attacking areas, whether that is out wide or through the centre. | Getty Images
10. ST: Stephy Mavididi
The former Arsenal and Juventus youth player is currently on the books at Montpellier, where he has scored 17 goals in 75 games. The 24-year-old Englishman can play as a striker or out wide. | AFP via Getty Images
11. LW: Jack Harrison
Given the demand surrounding Harrison in recent windows, keeping him in January may feel like a shrewd piece of business in itself. | Getty Images