Leeds United manager Daniel Farke, Leeds chairman Paraag Marathe.
Leeds United are still active in the January transfer market on the final day of the window, as they seek to make further additions to their squad.
Despite working under strict financial constraints, the Whites have already boosted their attacking options by securing Facundo Buonanotte on loan from Brighton, having been unable to complete the deal last summer.
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Leeds have been linked with a move for ex-Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran on the final day of the window, as his agents push to find a Premier League club for their client.
However, the Whites are in for a major disappointment as they are now set to finally lose out on signing their top target for the winter transfer window.
Leeds United target Jorgen Strand Larsen is set to join Crystal Palace
Palace have reached an agreement over a deal to sign the Norwegian from Wolves on the final day of the winter transfer window.
The Eagles have agreed to pay a fee of £43m plus another £5m in add-ons to convince Wolves to sell the striker on the final day of the transfer window.
Strand Larsen is undergoing a medical, and according to Sky Sports, Palace are now finalising the formalities of the transfer on deadline day.
The Eagles are also working on selling Jean Philippe Mateta, who is expected to join Serie A giants AC Milan on the final day of the transfer window.
Unless something goes wrong in the coming hours, Palace are expected to formalise Strand Larsen’s arrival before the window closes tonight.
This is a major blow for Leeds, who never really played down their interest in Strand Larsen, but ultimately decided against getting into a bidding war.
49ers transfer plans lie in tatters
As things stand, Leeds may not sign a striker before the window closes tonight, unless an unexpected market opportunity presents itself.
Leeds pressed hard to sign Jorgen Strand Larsen in the window. However, they made it clear that they wouldn’t pay more than £40m for the striker.
Palace were ready to pay more, and ultimately, Wolves decided to sell him to the highest bidder.
Leeds do not want to overpay for any player, but once you decide to put all your eggs in one basket, you ought to do whatever is necessary to get the deal over the line.
The Whites got spooked by the bidding war and decided against signing one. However, they may pay the price for it later in the season.
Leeds do not have another striker lined up, and one Dominic Calvert-Lewin injury away from a real crisis in their squad.