This could be a huge boost for the Yorkshire club…
The January transfer window could be crucial for Leeds United as they look to secure promotion from the Championship and make an immediate return to Premier League football. In the summer, the market aided Daniel Farke in bringing in players like Joel Piroe, putting his team in position to comfortably secure a spot in the play-offs at the very least this season.
Now, the former Norwich City manager could return to the market to address any outstanding issues at Elland Road. Given that the Whites are currently ten points behind second-placed Ipswich Town, any January boost would be much appreciated. This could include a loan deal for a promising Premier League player.
Leeds require full-back reinforcements.
Leeds United, like many other clubs, could have a busy start to the new year in the transfer window as they look to address any major issues in Farke‘s squad. When looking at their current squad, it’s clear that they need new full-backs. As good as Archie Gray has been at times, his natural position is in central midfield, and if Leeds can accommodate that, the academy graduate could improve even more. Having said that, reports indicate that they may be able to resolve the issue in January.
Leeds United are interested in signing Liverpool youngster Conor Bradley on loan in January, according to TeamTalk. The Reds are reportedly willing to let the 20-year-old leave the club during the winter transfer window in order to give him valuable game time away from Anfield. Bradley would be a welcome addition for Leeds, who would be swapping one young gem for another at fullback. However, they will reportedly have to fend off interest from Burnley, Middlesbrough, and West Bromwich Albion in January if they want to secure a deal.
“Outstanding” Bradley requires game time.
Bradley, who had just returned from injury, made his first start of the season in the Europa League against Union Saint-Gilloise, in a game that a young Liverpool side eventually lost 2-1. Despite the defeat, Jurgen Klopp praised the Leeds target in his post-match press conference, saying, “Conor is a top player, I like him a lot.” His attitude is excellent, and he is a true fighter.
“I don’t think any career ever started without these kinds of games where you have to struggle, fight through, survive – and Conor, especially, did,” Liverpool manager Klopp continued. We got into the game, had good moments, really good moments, and other times when he knows he can improve and needs to learn. He’s still quite young. But that’s all part of the process.”
Given Bradley‘s age, any game time will be crucial, making Leeds an ideal fit. If Farke can sign the Liverpool youngster and move Gray back into midfield as a result, he could set up Leeds for instant promotion to the Premier League this season.
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