The January transfer window looks set to be a busy one for clubs across the Premier League, especially after the FIFA World Cup finals put so many new names in the shop window.
Leeds United have been linked with players across every position in their team, whether it’s to improve what Jesse Marsch already has at his disposal or to add strength in depth where it might otherwise be lacking. Central midfielders and left backs have been the biggest talking points while current players in the goalkeeper and wide positions have been linked with moves away.
Here we have taken a look at how the Elland Road starting XI might look at the end of the January transfer window if United are able to sign some of the players they’ve been linked with and keep a hold of their current top stars:
1. GK - Illan Meslier
Leeds’ first choice stopper has been linked with moves to Tottenham and Man Utd in the press but the Whites areunder no pressure to sell and certainly wont want to lose the Frenchman mid-season.
2. RB- Rasmus Kristensen
The Danish international has really nailed down the right back position since his £10m move from RB Salzburg in the summer so no need for the club to go out and find a replacement Photo: Harriet Lander
3. CB - Robin Koch
Another position that United are unlikely to prioritise is a right sided centre back although a bit more depth and competition to Koch might not go a miss with Cadiz’s Momo Mbaye having previously been linked.
4. CB - Liam Cooper
United’s main priority in January will likely be a left back, which means they will have the choice of Cooper or Struijk at left centre-back with the skipper likely to remain first choice in the position Photo: George Wood
5. LB - Fabiano Parisi
Leeds have been linked with multiple left backs in recent months but the most recent reports suggest the £13m Empoli defender could be the man they turn to - but Everton could provide competition for his signature
6. CM - Tyler Adams
The summer signing has formed a partnership with Marc Roca in the middle of the park that has done well enough so far to suggest their is no need to make replacements mid-season Photo: Harriet Lander