Leeds United transfer deadline day recap: latest Premier League updates with Elland Road quiet

Leeds United have until 11pm this evening to strengthen their squad, after which the January transfer window will be slammed shut.
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From 7am right through until tonight's deadline, the YEP's dedicated transfer news live blog will bring you all the very latest throughout the last day of the month.

The Whites are yet to make any moves in their senior ranks this month.

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The club were hoping to sign 21-year-old US international midfielder Brenden Aaronson from Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg who rejected an initial £15m bid and have not accepted a second £20m offer.

FINAL DAY: For Leeds United to strengthen their squad before the summer. Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images.FINAL DAY: For Leeds United to strengthen their squad before the summer. Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images.
FINAL DAY: For Leeds United to strengthen their squad before the summer. Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images.

Under-23s wise, Leeds have recruited promising young striker Mateo Joseph from Espanyol.

On the outgoings front, 21-year-old forward Bobby Kamwa sealed a loan switch to Scottish Championship side Dunfermline Athletic on Thursday evening, the striker joining the Pars until the end of the season.

The window began with Ryan Edmondson's loan switch to Port Vale which was followed by Cody Drameh's exit to Cardiff City on a deal until the end of the season.

Young midfielder Josh Galloway also joined Northern League side FC United of Manchester on a temporary deal until the end of the campaign.

Leeds United transfer deadline day LIVE

Key Events

  • January window closes at 11pm tonight

More Blackburn links

There are more reports of Blackburn Rovers being interested in signing Crysencio Summerville on loan but with the Whites rejecting advances which fits as United will only let Summerville head out on loan if there is a replacement landed.

Who would you want?

It’s looking like a quiet window for Leeds United but if you had your way, which player would you like the Whites to sign on transfer deadline day? Head over to our Facebook page to provide your suggestions.

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All quiet at Elland Road - but what about elsewhere?

The key headlines from around the Premier League on Deadline Day...

  • Newcastle and West Ham are trying to sign Jesse Lingard on loan from Manchester United
  • Newcastle also looking to land Hugo Ekitike from Stade Reims
  • Everton are in talks with Tottenham for Dele Alli
  • Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is closing in on a move to Barcelona
  • Brentford have signed Christian Eriksen until the end of the season
  • Burnley have landed striker Wout Weghorst as a replacement for Chris Wood

A big move in the Premier League

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