Daniel Farke’s fury has been exposed as Leeds United suffered a transfer disaster towards the final days of the window last month. The manager wanted two more attackers, but the club failed to bring in even one as the window slammed shut last week.
Following their 0-0 draw against Newcastle United at home, the Leeds manager made it clear that the team needed reinforcements in the final third to boost their chances of Premier League survival.
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However, Leeds fumbled and were left with no time to do anything on deadline day once Fulham changed their mind about selling Wales winger Harry Wilson with just minutes left in the transfer window.
Leeds have not scored from open play in the Premier League this season, and their only goal came from the penalty spot against Everton in their opening game of the campaign.
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Daniel Farke’s fury was exposed as Leeds United suffered a disaster towards the end of the transfer window
Farke was imploring the club to bring in forwards towards the end of the window, but Leeds failed to do anything as time ran out on them.
The Leeds manager is aware that his squad are short in the final third, and their performances have reflected that fact this season.
According to the Daily Mail, the German coach was disappointed at the way Leeds ended the transfer window, when they didn’t bring in anyone to bolster the forward line.
He believes it was a blip in the recruitment team’s performance, led by sporting director Adam Underwood, and he wanted more edge in his team’s attack.
However, the Leeds manager is content with the players they have brought in this summer, which cost them more than £100m in transfer fees.
He is now preparing his Leeds squad for their trip to Craven Cottage to take on Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday.
We will know more about what he thinks about the club’s transfer business during his press conference later today.
Farke needs to stay afloat for the next couple of months
Leeds have made a decent start to the season, collecting four points, including a draw against Newcastle United, who finished fifth last season.
The manager needs to ensure that the Whites collect enough points in the next couple of months to keep their heads above water in the relegation dogfight.
Farke will push the club to bring in more reinforcements in the winter window, but he needs to ensure that he is in a position to make those demands.
They will face just one of last season’s top nine teams in their six games, and have a decent chance of picking up valuable points in the next few weeks.
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