Your Leeds United starting XI if the transfer rumours are true
Jamie Kemble
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LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: A general view of a Leeds United corner flag prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion at Elland Road on August 18, 2023 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Leeds United have enjoyed a fine season so far, but they are still likely to add to their ranks in the January transfer window. The Whites currently sit within eight points of the top two, and they will be sensing opportunity after reducing the gap to leaders Leicester City by six points over the last two games alone.
Daniel Farke is likely to be handed at least a couple more new signings in the winter window, while there could yet be further outgoings after a busy summer on that front. With that in mind, we have put together a possible starting XI for Leeds after the January window based on recent transfer rumours. Take a look below.
Meslier has been linked with a move away, but a stay seems more likely, especially if Leeds remain on track for promotion through the festive fixtures.
Sam Byram will have something to say about this, but we're backing a Firpo resurgence.
We'll put Cooper in here, based on the fact Pascal Struijk has been heavily linked with an exit.
It's hard to look past Gray at right-back currently. He has been linked with an exit but it seems unlikely the Whites would allow him to leave without a huge offer.
Another Welshman who has enjoyed a fine start to life at Elland Road.
Kamara has done a good job, but Leeds have been linked with Celtic's O'Riley, who could move on in the absence of Champions League football for the second half of the season. He would be some signing for the Whites.
The rejuvinated winger is enjoying a solid season so far.
Piroe has made that number 10 role his own since his summer arrival.
Fenerbahce winger Ryan Kent has been linked with a loan move to Elland Road, while Wilfried Gnonto is being heavily linked with an exit, be it on loan or otherwise.
Rutter has been superb this season, and until that changes, the striker role will be his.
Newcastle United intend to give Martin Dubravka the chance to reclaim his position as the club’s number one if Nick Pope is ruled out for a lengthy spell.
The banner flourished in the Gallowgate End before kick off was unequivocal: “We don’t surrender,” it read. Had the Manchester United fans been so inclined, they could have responded with a sign which encompassed the attitude of several of their players on the St James Park pitch: “We don’t compete.”
Paul Heckingbottom has been sacked by Sheffield United to become the first Premier League managerial dismissal of the season, with Chris Wilder set to replace him.
Matt Baker took to Instagram on Sunday, where he shared his pride in his production company for making the TV series My Life at Christmas, which featured Strictly star Oti Mabuse in its latest episode.
The Football Association have been urged to launch an immediate disciplinary investigation into Erling Haaland’s furious tirade at referee Simon Hooper and subsequent outburst on social media.
The banner flourished in the Gallowgate End before kick off was unequivocal: “We don’t surrender,” it read. Had the Manchester United fans been so inclined, they could have responded with a sign which encompassed the attitude of several of their players on the St James’ Park pitch: “We don’t compete.”
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