Leeds United operated a one in, one out policy to their first-team squad during the January transfer window. Daniel Farke waved goodbye to out-of-favour Jack Harrison while welcoming Facundo Buonanotte into his set up on loan from Brighton, filling an obvious gap at right-wing/No.10.
Elland Road chiefs went for another striker, lodging an offer worth almost £40million for Jorgen Strand Larsen, but lost out to Crystal Palace while doubts over the goalkeeper situation did not force the club into a move. Farke also suggested cover at left wing-back could arrive if an opportunity presented itself, but it seems nothing did.
Leeds now have 14 games to secure their Premier League survival and a squad set in stone to achieve that goal. Below, the YEP takes a look at how each position is looking in terms of first-choice options and cover.
First-choice: Karl Darlow | Cover: Lucas Perri, Illan Meslier, Alex Cairns
1. Goalkeeper
First-choice: Karl Darlow | Cover: Lucas Perri, Illan Meslier, Alex Cairns | Getty Images
First-choice: Joe Rodon | Cover: Sebastiaan Bornauw, James Justin
2. Right centre-back
First-choice: Joe Rodon | Cover: Sebastiaan Bornauw, James Justin | Getty Images
First-choice: Jaka Bijol | Cover: Sebastiaan Bornauw, Joe Rodon
3. Central centre-back
First-choice: Jaka Bijol | Cover: Sebastiaan Bornauw, Joe Rodon | Getty Images
First-choice: Pascal Struijk | Cover: Jaka Bijol, Ethan Ampadu
4. Left centre-back
First-choice: Pascal Struijk | Cover: Jaka Bijol, Ethan Ampadu | AFP via Getty Images
First-choice: Jayden Bogle | Cover: James Justin, Sam Byram
5. Right wing-back
First-choice: Jayden Bogle | Cover: James Justin, Sam Byram | Getty Images
First-choice: Ethan Ampadu | Cover: Ilia Gruev
6. Central defensive midfield
First-choice: Ethan Ampadu | Cover: Ilia Gruev | Getty Images