Leeds United's best and worst January transfer deals
By The Newsroom
Published 16th Nov 2018, 10:15 GMT
Updated 16th Nov 2018, 10:19 GMT
The January transfer window will soon be upon us and Leeds United fans will be hoping the club can do some business to help bolster Marcelo Bielsa's squad.
What are some of the more memorable January transfer deals in recent seasons for both good and bad reasons? We take a look back at those moves that shaped the second half of Whites campaigns in years gone by...
Leeds United's best and worst January transfer deals.
January 2010 - Although the winger joined United initially on loan his deal from Leicester City was made permanent late in January 2010. Gradel helped United to promotion from League One, though was sent off against Bristol Rovers in the clinching game, the Ivorian made 65 appearances scoring 25 goals during his spell in Leeds.
January 2012 - A sale that enraged Whites fans. Howson, another who made the move to Norwich City, was sold against his will according to team-mate and friend Ben Parker. The transfer though hit home as one of Leeds' very own academy products was shown the door by the club in what was perceived as another show of lack of ambition by the club.
January 2013 - Luciano Becchio scored 87 goals in 221 appearances for Leeds in all competitions during his spell at Elland Road but the Argentine's deal which took him to Norwich City is remembered as one of the worst in recent memory for Whites fans. United received Canaries striker Steve Morison in return and well, as they say, the rest is history...
