Leeds United are in “extensive negotiations” with club for a player worth £11 million

Leeds United may have a busy January transfer window, especially in terms of outgoings, as numerous players have been linked with moves away from the club.

In recent weeks, the Peacocks have been erratic. Leeds‘ 3-0 victory over Birmingham City in Wayne Rooney‘s farewell game as manager was only their second in the previous five games, having recently been surpassed by promotion rivals Southampton, who are on an 18-match undefeated run in the Championship.

Head coach Daniel Farke may look to the winter transfer window to help Leeds United strengthen ahead of the second half of the season, but the club may need to sell some players first before making any new signings.

Max Wober, who has spent the entire season on loan at Bundesliga club Borussia Monchengladbach, could be sold this month. The Austria international joined Elland Road last January for a record £11 million and appeared in 19 games as the club was relegated from the Premier League.

Wober was one of several players whose contracts had a relegation clause that permitted him to depart if Leeds were relegated to the second division, which is how a move to Monchengladbach came about.

Wober has recently stated his desire to remain in Germany beyond the end of the season, but there is currently no option-to-buy clause in the loan agreement. According to the most recent sources, a permanent transfer is still possible.

Gladbach Live, via Sport Witness, reports that Leeds and the German club have undertaken “extensive negotiations” to find the best offer for the player, albeit there is no rush to finalise the trade in January.

Writer’s View

If Leeds can complete this trade in January, it should be the club’s top priority in the coming weeks since it means the club can recoup some of his transfer fee and spend it on another player or two who will fit Farke’s style of play.

However, there is no immediate plan to sell Wober. The Austrian is still under contract with the Whites until 2027, but Leeds will not worry if Monchengladbach refuses to accept their asking price.