26 January 2025

HULL, ENGLAND – JANUARY 04: Leeds United Manager Daniel Farke reacts during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City AFC and Leeds United at MKM Stadium on January 04, 2025 in Hull, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Leeds United are fighting for promotion, but are yet to make a signing in the January transfer window.

But Whites coach Daniel Farke has given the clearest indication yet of the areas he wants to strengthen if any new names emerge.

In fact, Leeds sit at the top of the Championship table, but fans want to make sure the Premier League returns to its conclusion. They feel this can be done in a winter window.

Manchester United's January transfer process is underway!

Farke has always approached the January transfer market with caution, but he is beginning to reveal the kind of profile he wants at the Yorkshire club.

Ahead of Monday's match against Burnley, Farke spoke about the importance of strengthening, especially in two positions affected by recent injuries. Moreover, some of their star names, Wilfred Gonto, They can be sold in the middle of the season.

Wilfried Gonto of Leeds United looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Ipswich Town at Elland Road on December 23, 2023 in Leeds, England.
Wilfried Gonto could leave Leeds United.

Daniel Farke talks about the transfer window for Leeds

The head coach said via Yorkshire Evening Post: “At the moment we have two strikers ready: Joel Piro and Mathieu Joseph. He will be one of the… It's great to have Patrick Bamford available In full rhythm. He will be out for another two weeks. We will evaluate the centre-back and striker positions.

“The rule is quite clear: the quality must be appropriate, we will not just add a number. It must be of appropriate quality, then the character must fit into the group, his behavior must be at the highest level, and the third thing is that the price of the player is affordable. It must come together Three things together to make a signature.

“If there is a solution we will do it. I can rule out that there is a player on January 31, or that his club has agreed a transfer fee or a loan fee with four clubs, and he chooses whoever pays the highest salary, I do not believe in that.

“I want the right quality, design and full commitment to what we want to achieve here at Leeds United.”

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