Leeds United's push for promotion may have taken a slight blow in Tuesday night's defeat at Sunderland - but there is no doubt the Whites remain in the hunt for an immediate return to the Premier League.
One of the key reasons behind what has been a largely positive first half of the season has been the shrewd additions made by Daniel Farke during the first summer transfer window of his time in charge at Elland Road. The likes of Swansea City striker Joel Piroe, Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara and Wales international Ethan Ampadu all joined the Whites in permanent moves and Farke also completed loan moves for Tottenham Hotspur defender Joe Rodon and Bournemouth winger Jaidon Anthony.
The former Norwich City boss will get another opportunity to boost his ranks next month when the January transfer window opens for business - but what deals will the Whites complete when the winter trading period gets underway? We fired up Football Manager 2024 to see how the world's most popular managerial simulation believes the Whites will function in the first month of the new year.
1. IN: Arsen Zakharyan (loan from Real Sociedad)
The Russia international joined on a six-month loan but there is no agreement over a permanent deal.
2. OUT: Darko Gyabi (to Nottingham Forest)
The former Manchester City youngster was allowed to return to the Premier League after making a £9m move to Nottingham Forest. Photo: Stu Forster
3. OUT: Patrick Bamford (loan to Southampton)
The Whites striker remained in the Championship after agreeing a six-month loan deal with Southampton
4. IN: Tai Sodje (loan from Manchester City)
The young forward was signed on a half-season loan from the reigning Premier League champions. Photo: Michael Steele
5. OUT: Leo Fuhr Hjelde (loan to Coventry City)
Another Championship loan for a Whites player as Hjelde joins Coventry City.
6. IN: Jonny Otto (£11m from Wolverhampton Wanderers)
A new full-back for Leeds as they complete the first part of a double swoop on Wolves by signing Jonny in a permanent deal.