Leeds weigh Rodon return as January plans take shape
Leeds are said to be monitoring Sevilla winger Miguel Sierra, but a January move looks unlikely. The piece argues Jean-Matteo Bahoya could make a £16m summer deal unnecessary.
Brenden Aaronson has been left out of the United States squad again after a quiet start at Leeds. He has no Premier League goals or assists and needs more end product to force his way back.
Leeds have been given encouragement over Harvey Elliott, with Valencia preparing to terminate his loan. The Liverpool midfielder reportedly prefers a permanent move elsewhere in England in January.
Leeds are tracking Maccabi Tel Aviv midfielder Issouf Sissokho and could move in January, but must act quickly with Levante preparing a £4.2m bid and Braga also interested.
Leeds host Tottenham seeking a first win in six. Opta make Leeds marginal favourites despite five games without victory, with injuries and blunt finishing a concern.
Joe Rodon could return after hamstring trouble and has been named in Wales' squad. Farke faces a decision over his defensive options if Rodon is available again.
Leeds' 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth exposed their final-third issues. They rank 95th of 96 teams in Europe's big-five leagues for final-third passing accuracy, with Farke urged to find a fix.
Former Leeds defender Rasmus Kristensen said he suffered stress and depression after the 2022/23 season, leaving him 'completely broken' following relegation at Elland Road.
Lukas Nmecha sidestepped talk over a new Leeds deal as his contract runs down. Reduced minutes and growing Southampton interest leave his Elland Road future unclear.
Leeds want Gabriel Sara to add creativity in January after his 2 goals and 4 assists for Galatasaray, but face competition from Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Everton and Crystal Palace.
Lucas Perri's Leeds future looks bleak. The Torino loanee has been inconsistent in Serie A, and with James Trafford established as No 1, a summer sale looks likely.
Largie Ramazani scored in Burnley's 1-1 draw at QPR, but was criticised for limited impact. His appearance-related £6.5m permanent move from Leeds looks increasingly likely.
Jermaine Beckford says Dominic Calvert-Lewin is next in line behind Harry Kane for England, citing his Leeds form, fitness and improved link-up play before Euro 2028.
