Leeds host Arsenal as transfer noise swirls
Gnonto stays benched as Farke opts for Okafor and Buonanotte in a 4-3-3 v Everton. With Leeds missing out on Strand Larsen, a January exit is unlikely, but a summer move looks increasingly certain.
Palace and Brighton bid for ex-Leeds CB Charlie Cresswell; Toulouse rebuff €24m–€25m offers. A sale would trigger Leeds’ 15% sell-on, boosting PSR and aiding the Strand Larsen chase.
On loan at Fiorentina, Jack Harrison’s first start brought a 5.5/10 vs Como in the Coppa Italia; busy but no end product. Loan has £6m option as Leeds reshape attack and pursue Strand Larsen.
Leeds push to land Wolves’ £40m Jorgen Strand Larsen, seen as vital to survival. Window timing weakens Wolves’ stance; 49ers urged to act with Buonanotte signed and goals needed.
Ipswich, FC Twente, Paris FC and Celtic enquire for Joel Piroe, but the forward wants to stay and fight. Leeds may sell to fund £40m Jorgen Strand Larsen pursuit amid PSR constraints.
With Gabriel Gudmundsson out 3–4 weeks, Leeds’ interest grows in Ben Chilwell as left-back cover. 49ers push mid-season reinforcements; Buonanotte already in, Jorgen Strand Larsen targeted.
Leeds host leaders Arsenal at Elland Road, Saturday 3pm. No live UK TV or streams due to 3pm blackout; highlights on Sky Sports and MOTD. Leeds sit 16th, six clear of West Ham; Farke eyes stubborn display.
