In truth, a quiet January wouldn’t come as a surprise to many, and the Yorkshire Evening Post’s own Graham Smyth has even suggested that the Whites may opt to bring nobody in before the end of the month.
That possibility has only been strengthened by a fresh report on Fiorentina midfielder.
The Chilean has been linked with a move to Elland Road for several weeks now, but according to Tutto Mercato Web, Leeds have decided to cool their interest in the player.
The Italian publication suggests that a summer move is still an option, but chances are that the South American will not be arriving in Yorkshire in the coming days.
If Marcelo Bielsa does look to reignite his interest in Pulgar further down the line, he could probably do a whole lot worse than bringing in the 27-year-old.
This season, his pass completion rate has been 3.6% higher than Kalvin Phillips’, while his total action success rate has been 4.3% higher, as per Wyscout.
Elsewhere, it is understood that the Whites will not allow Tyler Roberts to leave Elland Road this month.
That’s according to The Athletic, who suggest that Bielsa is keen to hang onto the 22-year-old, despite interest from a number of Championship clubs.
The Daily Mail reported that Bournemouth were tracking the Wales international at the beginning of the month, while the Athletic also name Derby County and Cardiff City as potential suitors.
Roberts has struggled to show his best form in the Premier League this season, and has been limited to just nine outings, seven of which have come from the bench.
Even more worrying for the forward is that he has the lowest average match rating of any player in the Whites’ squad this term – with the exception of Leif Davis, who has played just 31 minutes in the league – as per Whoscored.
Still, with incomings unlikely, it’s understandable that Bielsa is reluctant to trim an already slim squad.
Click and scroll through the rest of today’s Premier League transfer rumours below:
1. Burnley set to offer Vydra in King deal
Burnley are set to offer striker Matej Vydra in a part-exchange deal for Bournemouth striker Josh King. (Football Insider) (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) Photo: Naomi Baker
2. Leeds given Derby boost
Leeds United have been given a boost in their pursuit of Derby County duo Jason Knight and Louie Sibley. The Rams have reportedly brought in agents to help facilitate the sales of a number of their players in an effort to balance their budget. (Football Insider) (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Photo: Gareth Copley
3. Arsenal close in on Odegaard
Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign Real Madrid midfielder Martin Odegaard. A loan move has been touted in recent days. (Sky Sports) (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: OSCAR DEL POZO
4. Leeds cool Pulgar interest
Leeds United have cooled their interest in signing Fiorentina midfielder Erick Pulgar - at least in the current transfer window. (Tutto Mercato Web) (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Photo: Gabriele Maltinti
5. Leicester consider Eriksen loan
Leicester City are considering a potential loan move for Christian Eriksen. Inter Milan are refusing to offer any kind of discount on his £300,000-a-week wages, however. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Photo: Gabriele Maltinti
6. Roberts set to stay
Leeds United forward Tyler Roberts is set to stay at the club this month, despite interest from a number of Championship clubs. (The Athletic) (Photo by Jon Super - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool