Leeds United are in the market for more players in the final three weeks of the transfer window. The club could end up bringing in as many as four more new faces before the window slams shut on 1st September, as Daniel Farke insists on more reinforcements.
The Leeds manager has lamented the fact that, despite seven new arrivals, his Leeds squad feels weaker than it did last season ahead of their Premier League return, largely due to the lack of investment in their forward line. He believes that without the required forwards, the Whites will struggle in the upcoming top-flight campaign.
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The Yorkshire giants have turned their attention towards bringing in attacking players. They are prioritising signing a striker who can lead the line, a winger as a replacement for Manor Solomon, and a number 10 who will be an upgrade on Brenden Aaronson in the starting eleven.
However, Leeds are also in the market for more defensive reinforcements as the Whites need a replacement for Isaac Schmidt, who is agitating for a move and has agreed on a deal in principle to join Werder Bremen on loan.
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Leeds United target James Justin offered to Everton
With Schmidt keen to leave Leeds after a season where he hardly played any football, Leeds are actively looking to bring in a full-back before the end of the window.
The Whites are considering several options, including FC Lugano’s Mattia Zanotti, but the club are also considering a few targets who are Premier League experienced.
Leeds have their eyes on Leicester City’s James Justin, who featured in the Foxes’ first Championship game against Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.
However, Justin could have more Premier League clubs vying for him towards the end of the window, as, according to Football Insider, he has also been offered to Everton.
David Moyes has concerns in the full-back areas as Vitaliy Mykolenko’s injury against Roma on Saturday has caused a mini crisis in the squad.
Seamus Coleman and Nathan Patterson are the only full-back options left in the squad. However, the former is 37 and the latter has rarely been convincing.
If Mykolenko’s injury turns out to be more serious, Everton will likely bring in a full-back, and Justin, who is available for £6m, is one of the options on Moyes’ table.
Leeds need to settle the full-back issue soon
While signing a full-back is not a priority at the moment, Leeds will need to make a decision soon, as Schmidt is keen to move on from Elland Road.
The Swiss has also failed to impress in pre-season appearances, and there is an argument that the Whites need a better backup option than him in the Premier League.
Justin has played in the Premier League and will not face any issues when it comes to adapting to the rigours of top-flight football.
He is adept at playing on both flanks and is a modern full-back who can contribute in attack as well.
Leeds need to move fast on him if they want to sign the Leicester star, as Everton are lurking and could provide another route back to the Premier League for Justin in the coming days.
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