Leeds United boosted by Ao Tanaka stay
Wales have called up five Leeds players, including injured Joe Rodon. The defender has not played since August and is still in rehab, raising concern at Elland Road.
Leeds have been linked with Monaco striker Folarin Balogun, but a January move looks unlikely. His £40m price and the club's reluctance to sign a Dominic Calvert-Lewin rival count against it.
Ditmir Hodja scored his first Leeds Under-21s goal off the bench, but Scott Gardner's side lost 3-1 at Hartlepool and went out of the National League Cup.
Leeds loanee Lucas Perri was criticised in Italy after Torino's 2-0 defeat at Frosinone, with reports citing 'glaring errors', despite little blame for either goal.
Leeds could get a January chance to sign Harvey Elliott permanently if Valencia terminate his Liverpool loan after a disappointing spell and limited La Liga minutes.
Ahead of Spurs' trip to Elland Road, Jamie O'Hara predicted a draw with Leeds and wins in the next two, prompting Jason Cundy to mock Tottenham's habit of 'turning the corner'.
Leeds have been boosted by Ao Tanaka staying in January after the Asian Cup was postponed. The midfielder could have missed five league games but is now set to remain available.
Largie Ramazani scored his third Burnley goal in a 1-1 draw at QPR, moving Leeds closer to a permanent exit as his loan includes an appearance-based obligation to buy.
Lukas Nmecha said joining newly promoted Leeds was 'a little bit of a gamble', but Daniel Farke's pitch and the club's history helped convince the forward.
West Ham have sacked Nuno Espirito Santo and agreed a deal for Scott Parker. Leeds hope Parker can drive promotion and trigger Joel Piroe's £12m permanent move after his goal drought.
Former Leeds defender Rasmus Kristensen said he struggled with stress and depression at Elland Road, admitting: 'By the end of that season, I was completely broken.'
Steven Gerrard said Bournemouth deserve credit for 'setting traps' in Leeds' 2-0 defeat, after James Trafford's pass was intercepted and led to Evanilson's opener.
Despite Leeds' five-game winless run, Daniel Farke's position is framed as less perilous than several rivals, with Michael Carrick under acute pressure at Manchester United.
