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Leeds United are heading into the January transfer window with a growing emphasis on bolstering their attacking options as they look to build on momentum in their Premier League survival push during the 2025/26 campaign.
An improved run of results has left Daniel Farke operating from a position of greater security. Recent performances have stabilised the side and strengthened the head coach’s hand as he presses the club to support him in the market.
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That renewed confidence has influenced Leeds’ recruitment thinking. The move to a 5-3-2 system has highlighted a lack of depth and cutting edge in the final third, sharpening the focus on adding forwards who can ease the attacking burden and provide greater flexibility.
Defensive reinforcements have not been ruled out, but the priority for January is now in attack as they seek to bring in some extra options in the final third.
Leeds United target Tyrique George could be lured away from Chelsea in January
Tyrique George almost left Chelsea on deadline day last summer and could have joined Fulham had Harry Wilson moved to Leeds.
He has been on the fringes of the Chelsea squad this season. The 19-year-old has only made four substitute appearances in the Premier League.
George has been linked with a loan move away from Chelsea, and several clubs in the Premier League and the Champions League have their eyes on him.
Leeds are among the clubs that are keeping tabs on the young winger ahead of the January transfer window. A loan deal for him would suit their plans.
According to The Athletic, the teenage winger could be lured away from Chelsea in the winter transfer window.
A club are prepared to guarantee him regular football, the youngster is likely to move away from Chelsea on a loan deal next month.
Do Leeds need him?
Daniel Farke has shifted his tactics to a 5-3-2 formation, which has catapulted Leeds out of the relegation zone in the last few weeks.
His focus on adding one more centre-back and a striker in January shows that he is going to stick with this new system this season.
The new Leeds formation does not have a space for natural wingers. Wilfried Gnonto is not getting game time and has been linked with a move away.
Farke could also have another problem to solve if Largie Ramazani returns to Leeds in January. It is unclear where one more winger in George fits in.
The teenager also wants guarantees of regular football. It is almost certain that Farke won’t be providing any such assurances to any player coming in the winter window.
It doesn’t seem likely that Leeds will ultimately make a concrete move to sign the Chelsea teenager in January.