Leeds United boss Daniel Farke identifies three areas Whites could target in transfer window
Daniel Farke is refusing to rule out a transfer approach for a new central defender despite receiving good injury news with Pascal Struijk. There were fears that the centre-back could be out for longer than his initial three-week recovery timeline if it became apparent that his hamstring tendon had been impacted. However, scans this week came back positive, leaving the manager very relieved.
Struijk has returned to individual training and Farke hopes he can be in team training in around a week’s time. However, given his past history with injury, Farke is refusing to rule out a potential centre-back signing before deadline day.
“Of course it is good news that the tendon is not involved," he admitted. "If he was out for 10 or 12 weeks it would have meant more or less that the season is over for him. Of course, I am pretty pleased but not relieved yet because I have a little bit in my head when last season the diagnosis was good but in the end his didn’t make it.
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“So I know a bit about his injury history and so it doesn’t mean we will fall asleep until the end of the transfer window.
“There are still a few positions we could have a deeper look at if they can improve the squad. But right now, I’m a little bit more calmer with not being in panic mode with the need to have to do something.”
Among the areas he is looking to bolster include the number 10 role as well as the centre-back roster. “I think it’s fair to say if there is a creative offensive player out there, like a number 10 position, then it is something that could be beneficial for our group," Farke added.
"Brenden Aaronson has been excellent this season and a key player for us. But we might have a similar player like him in our group. Of course we have players who can play in this role.
“If there is a solution for a creative midfield player it definitely make sense to stay awake. In all the other areas we are covered. The only two [positions] we have to stay awake in my head is the centre-back position… and perhaps a bit in the striker position.”
