Sport nationLeeds United Transfer News: Loan Agreed, £6m ‘Raid’, Rumour Dismissed
The January transfer window is now two weeks old, and as expected, all is quiet at Leeds United. Elland Road chiefs have long maintained there will be little business done this month, and so far, there are only two moves in the pipeline.
Joe Gelhardt is undergoing medical tests ahead of a half-season loan switch to Hull City, while fellow first-team fringe player Charlie Crew looks set to join League Two promotion hopefuls Doncaster Rovers until June.
There has also been confirmation of interest in Patrick Bamford, although the YEP understands Leeds expect the 31-year-old to stay. In terms of incomings, many of the names mentioned in reports have been dismissed as speculation, but Daniel Farke has not ruled out a late move or two, if the right person becomes available.
Here is the latest on every Leeds United transfer story so far this month:
- Illan Meslier
The French goalkeeper was linked with a sensational Premier League return last month, with Manchester United and Arsenal thought to be interested. The Daily Mail recently claimed Leeds would be ‘open’ to a sale if the right offer came in.
Daniel Farke has continually stood by his first-choice goalkeeper in the aftermath of recent high-profile mistakes. However, it remains to be seen whether Leeds will receive any offers for Meslier this month.
- Pascal Struijk
Struijk has been excellent again this season, but with left-sided centre-backs hard to find, that form has reportedly attracted interest from Tottenham, Wolves, and Brighton. As with Meslier, a mid-season move away from Elland Road is highly unlikely, with Farke adamant Leeds are under no pressure to sell.
Struijk has been a key player for Leeds this season, and it is unlikely that the club will let him go. However, if a significant offer comes in, Leeds may be tempted to sell.
- Max Wober
The 26-year-old has been linked with a return to RB Salzburg in recent weeks, but the Austrian club’s managing director for sport Rouven Schroder recently suggested a mid-season move would be out of their price range.
Wober had worked his way back into the team until knee issues resurfaced. It remains to be seen whether he will be able to regain his fitness and become a key player for Leeds again.
- Junior Firpo
Firpo is currently free to speak with foreign clubs regarding a summer move. The left-back is into the final six months of his Leeds contract, and as of yet, there has been no sign of a new deal edging closer.
Farke has regularly praised Firpo but insists focus is on the matches ahead, rather than summer plans. It remains to be seen whether Firpo will sign a new deal with Leeds or leave the club in the summer.
- Charlie Crew
The YEP reported on Monday that Crew is closing in on a season-long loan move to League Two promotion hopefuls Doncaster Rovers. Due to undergo medical tests in the next couple of days, Crew will be hoping to secure a move that will give him regular football.
Crew has found it difficult to break into the Leeds team, and a loan move to Doncaster Rovers could be beneficial for his development.
- Patrick Bamford
Blackburn were linked with a move recently, and manager John Eustace confirmed interest in his former Derby County teammate on Monday. However, the YEP understands Leeds do not expect to lose their third-choice striker, who is out for around three weeks with a hamstring injury.
Bamford has been linked with a move away from Leeds, but it seems unlikely that he will leave the club this month.
The January transfer window is always a time of great excitement and anticipation for football fans. This year is no exception, and Leeds United fans will be hoping that their club can make some significant signings to push up the Championship table.
As the days tick by, the rumors and speculation will only intensify. Leeds United fans will be keeping a close eye on the news, hoping to catch a glimpse of any potential signings.
One thing is certain: the January transfer window will be a thrilling ride for Leeds United fans. The club’s fans will be hoping that their team can make some significant signings to push up the Championship table.
The coming days and weeks will be crucial for Leeds United as the club looks to strengthen its squad and maintain its push for promotion. With Crew and Gelhardt potentially leaving the club on loan, Leeds will be hoping to bring in some new faces to bolster their squad.
The January transfer window is always a time of great excitement and anticipation for football fans. This year is no exception, and Leeds United fans will be hoping that their club can make some significant signings to push up the Championship table.
As the days tick by, the rumors and speculation will only intensify. Leeds United fans will be
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