Leeds United are preparing for an EFL Cup clash against Sheffield Wednesday tonight, but the club’s focus is on recruitment ahead of next week’s transfer deadline. Daniel Farke wants to add more quality before the window closes next Monday night.
The Whites confirmed their 10th new signing of the summer when they announced the official arrival of James Justin on Monday. Leeds have agreed to pay a fee of £10m to Leicester City for the signature of the versatile defender, who can operate in both full-back positions and as a centre-back.
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Farke admitted last week that the club are done with most of their incoming transfer business, but the hierarchy will remain active for market opportunities until the final hour of the transfer window.
The Leeds manager remains keen to add some more quality to their squad, and the German has clear ideas about what more he wants before the transfer window slams shut on Monday night.
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Daniel Farke wants two more signings for Leeds United
Leeds boss Farke has indicated his desire for more signings, and the club are working hard behind the scenes to do a couple or more deals before the end of the window.
The club have signed two strikers in Lukas Nmecha and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and added a winger last week when Noah Okafor joined from AC Milan.
However, all three players have had fitness issues in recent seasons, and Farke wants more cover in attack before the end of the transfer window.
According to The Athletic’s Beren Cross, the Leeds manager is keen to add two more attackers before the window closes next Monday night.
The German is aware of the importance of goals if Leeds are to survive in the Premier League this season, and is pushing the club to bring in two more forwards.
He is likely pushing for a striker and a winger or an attacking midfielder who can play in multiple roles in the final third.
Leeds have spent more than £100m on 10 new recruits, but the club still have cash to bring in a couple more signings before the end of the summer transfer window.
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