Luke Ayling

WAIT OVER: As Leeds United striker Georginio Rutter, right, brilliantly holds off Swansea City's Bashir Humphries, left, before coolly slotting home his first Whites goal scored at Elland Road. Photo by Bruce Rollinson.

Star's dressing room visit and off-cam Swansea moments

DIFFICULT DECISION - Daniel Farke said the decision to leave Luke Ayling out of the Leeds United squad for the win over Swansea City was among his most difficult ever, as a manager. Pic: Bruce Rollinson

Farke's surprise 'spotlight' from Swans win

SELECTION: From Leeds United boss Daniel Farke, above. Photo by George Wood/Getty Images.

Leeds star makes injury return but defender missing v Swansea

WELCOME PROBLEM: Eyed by Leeds United's Luke Ayling, above. Photo by George Wood/Getty Images.

Ayling's possible problem as star fan invites Whites to big event

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke celebrates after the final whistle in the Sky Bet Championship match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: Friday November 3, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Leicester. (Photo credit: Nick Potts/PA Wire)

Farke says Leeds players must show obedience in 'old school values' debate

INJURY WAIT - Djed Spence has been sidelined since his early September Leeds United debut against Sheffield Wednesday, through injury and a slight illness setback. Pic: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Illness setback for loan star

NIGHTMARE: For Huddersfield Town defender Tom Edwards, left, against Leeds United's attackers including Georginio Rutter, right, in Saturday's Championship derby at Elland Road. Photo by George Wood/Getty Images.

Horror show in off-cam Huddersfield moments

HULL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Daniel Farke, Manager of Leeds United, looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Leeds United at MKM Stadium on September 20, 2023 in Hull, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Full Leeds press conference transcript as Farke gives lengthy Bamford answer

Leeds United's Georginio Rutter (left) and Leeds United's Liam Cooper celebrate victory in the Sky Bet Championship match at Carrow Road, Norwich (Photo: George Tewkesbury/PA Wire)

Farke singles out Leeds United leader for unique role in Norwich turnaround

Leeds told new contract for 264-appearance veteran a ‘no brainer’

SINSHEIM, GERMANY - OCTOBER 21: Ellyes Skhiri of Eintracht Frankfurt celebrates with Robin Koch of Eintracht Frankfurt after scoring the team's third goal during the Bundesliga match between TSG Hoffenheim and Eintracht Frankfurt at PreZero-Arena on October 21, 2023 in Sinsheim, Germany. (Photo by Markus Gilliar/Getty Images)

Leeds loanee given captaincy after just eight games

OUTSTANDING: Crysencio Summerville, centre, celebrates drawing Leeds United level with the first part of his brace en route to a 3-2 Whites victory against Championship hosts Norwich City at Carrow Road. Photo by George Tewkesbury/PA Wire.

Extra Leeds coaching staff in off-cam Norwich moments

Expected return date: October/November.
Summary: Gnonto has been out since injuring his lateral ankle ligament during the first half of the goalless draw at Hull City on September 20.
What Farke has said: "I would say with Willy Gnonto and Djed Spence, everything is on track there. They're recovering nicely but they won't return before the international break."

'Further assessment' - Leeds injuries and expected return dates

Ethan Ampadu and Archie Gray wave to a fan.
Leeds United v Bristol City. SkyBet Championship. Elland Road.
Picture by Bruce Rollinson
7 October 2023.

Multi-million pound Leeds teen closes in on Championship milestone

SHOT DOWN - Any suggestions that Leeds United have moved on from their veteran promotion winners was quickly shot down by Daniel Farke on Saturday after the win over Bristol City, despite his surprises on the team sheet. Pic: Getty

Change narrative quickly shot down

CAPTAIN: Pascal Struijk, right, pictured next to Joel Piroe arriving for Leeds United's Championship hosting of Bristol City. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.

Two Leeds changes v Bristol City with five out

Clear first choice keeper and the Frenchman made a big save to thwart Lyndon Dykes late on in Wednesday night's hosting of QPR, denying the Hoops a late leveller from a game in which the Whites should have been out of sight in. Ever-present in the league so far this term.

Predicted Leeds XI v Bristol City with big question mark

CHANGES: Made by Leeds United manager Daniel Farke, above. for this evening's Championship clash against QPR at Elland Road. Photo by George Tewkesbury/PA Wire.

Four Leeds changes and full debut v QPR but new Whites absentee

GOOD DAY - Georginio Rutter gets through Francisco Sierralta and Edo Kayembe. The Leeds United striker was on song and Elland Road lapped it up. Pic: Bruce Rollinson

Leeds duo delight kids and Farke pal has a bad one

Leeds United v Watford injury news with 7 out and 1 doubt

Phillips, Ayling & Klich react to major Leeds United news

AWAY END - A Leeds United fan interacts with stewards after falling onto the tv gantry during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Leeds United at MKM Stadium. Pic: George Wood/Getty Images

Chaperone, fan fall and off-camera moments

8 - Decisive at crosses, made big saves when called upon and distribution was largely fine.

Graham Smyth's Leeds United player ratings v Millwall

MAKE MINE A DOUBLE: Joel Piroe celebrates his and Leeds United's second at Millwall. Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images.

Millwall 0 Leeds 3: Two debuts and new boy brace as Whites move into top half

Leeds United midfielder Jamie Shackleton in Carabao Cup action earlier this season (Pic: Tony Johnson)

Leeds United new contract talk intensifies

OLD DEBATE - The Patrick Bamford versus Eddie Nketiah debate dominated Marcelo Bielsa's press conferences for weeks and months but Daniel Farke has a number of razor-thin calls to make after the summer transfer window. Pic: Getty

Farke faces story alien to Bielsa

SELECTION PUZZLE: For Leeds United boss Daniel Farke, above. Photo by Danny Lawson/PA Wire.

'Both' - Ex-Leeds man urges Whites to start pair with two solutions in 'battle'

SALFORD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Pascal Struijk of Leeds United looks on during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Salford City and Leeds United at Peninsula Stadium on August 29, 2023 in Salford, England. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)

European club cool interest in Leeds defender Struijk

IMPRESSIVE CAMEO: From Leeds United new boy Djed Spence, left, in replacing Luke Ayling, right, with nine minutes left of Saturday's goalless draw Championship Yorkshire derby against Sheffield Wednesday at Elland Road.

Promising Leeds cameo in off-camera derby moments

Leeds United defender Luke Ayling holds an aggressive position on Cardiff City's defensive line while the Whites have possession in the opposing half. He receives a lofted pass from Luis Sinisterra and gently cushions the ball into Willy Gnonto's path whose resulting shot inside the penalty area narrowly misses the goal. (Pic: LUTV)

How Djed Spence can take Farke's Leeds blueprint to next level

NEW FACE - Djed Spence has joined Leeds United on loan from Tottenham Hotspur as Daniel Farke ticks a box some would not have listed as a priority. Pic: Getty

Transfer consequences for familiar faces

CONFIDENCE: From Leeds United defender Pascal Struijk, front, pictured in Friday night 1-1 draw against Championship visitors West Brom at Elland Road.
Photo by Danny Lawson/PA Wire.

Struijk eyes Leeds catalyst with confident prediction and 'jobs' admission

NEW STORY - Leeds United winger Daniel James could surpass the benchmark for end product that he came up with in the Championship as a Swansea player. Pic: Getty

Farke lays out expectation for winger

IMPRESSED: Leeds United's Luke Ayling who has hailed the transformation of young Whites teammate Archie Gray at just 17 years of age. Photo by Danny Lawson/PA Wire.

Ayling hails transformation of Leeds player with 'sure' prediction

Leeds ‘eye’ Forest man as PL club ‘make move’ for Whites winger

Leeds United super fan Ben Hunt holds an Eddie Gray 1974 walk out top. Photo: Lee McLean/SWNS

Inside superfan's huge museum Leeds United museum in his own home

LOVING IT: Seventeen-year-old Leeds United midfielder Archie Gray, pictured after victory against Shrewsbury Town in the Carabao Cup first round at Elland Road.
Photo by George Wood/Getty Images.

Archie Gray hails Leeds duo and bats off 'pressure' with history view

UNANIMOUS CHOICE: Dan James, right, for the Leeds United man of the match award in Friday night's Championship clash against West Brom at Elland Road.
Photo by George Wood/Getty Images.

Leeds fans on minimum signings need and key position must

I'LL TAKE IT: West Brom's Brandon Thomas-Asante races off to celebrate his deflected opener in Friday night's Championship clash against Leeds United at Elland Road. Photo by Danny Lawson/PA Wire.

Thomas-Asante brushes off Leeds fortune suggestion but hails Whites

LUFC evening headlines as Whites ‘interested’ in Aston Villa striker

FULL FOCUS - Leeds United boss Daniel Farke was blissfully unaware of Willy Gnonto's transfer request on Friday as they tackled West Brom. Pic: Bruce Rollinson

Leeds versus scandalous timing and luck - The Verdict

WRITTEN REQUEST - Leeds United received a written transfer request from Willy Gnonto prior to the game against West Brom. Pic: Getty

Farke learns of Gnonto request