Leeds defy taunts and eye reinforcements
Leeds explore loan for Chelsea centre-back Axel Disasi as Farke seeks defensive cover. Crystal Palace interest, wage subsidy needed. Context: Gudmundsson injury, Bornauw shortage, Buonanotte already in.
West Ham fans tip Leeds for relegation, but Farke’s side have 1 loss in 9 and sit 16th. Everton away next, with Toffees goal-shy. Bottom six tight; Leeds eye mid-table despite taunts.
Anton Stach jokes on Instagram telling Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck to “come to Leeds”. Whites still seek a striker and left-footed defender in January amid relegation scrap.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin joined Leeds on a free amid wage and suitor concerns but is thriving: 9 goals in 20, fitness holding. Farke rebuilt attack after Bamford exit; Nmecha also in. Safety push on.
