Leeds United need to set up themselves as a Premier League outfit for the foreseeable future and will now swoop for an skilled marksman in January.
Leeds await gamers getting back from harm after internationals
Out of everybody within the top-flight, there’s an argument to say that the Whites have been dealt the cruelest hand on account of accidents and Daniel Farke shall be eager to see some key faces return after the worldwide break.
Providing a proof of the place his crocked stars are at when it comes to sharpness earlier than his aspect took on Tottenham Hotspur, the previous Norwich Metropolis coach laid out respective timeframes for them to return.
“James is out for a couple of weeks He rolled his ankle in coaching, Seemingly out for 4-6 weeks. We count on him again after November worldwide break. If he was obtainable earlier than it could be a bonus. Not nice information. Gnonto will miss this got here along with his calf issues, not again in workforce coaching. Again after worldwide break.
“Query marks over Harry Grey, some issues with hip flexor after (youth) recreation on Monday. Lucas Perri is again in workforce coaching since yesterday. Excellent news however too early to contain him. Worldwide break is nice for 2 weeks of coaching – we count on him out after that.”
Whereas Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s impression behind the scenes at Leeds earns plaudits and Noah Okafor discovered the web once more on Saturday, depth is so essential within the high flight and Leeds might want to add to their squad in January in the event that they wish to place themselves in a snug predicament heading into the second half of the marketing campaign.
In the end, solely the strongest survive within the Premier League. The Whites have executed a great job of constructing a fist of it thus far, however they may take their combat to the following stage by beating their home rivals to the signature of an skilled striker.
Leeds eyeing Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wooden
In line with TBR, Leeds are eyeing a transfer for Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wooden to bolster their ahead line, albeit each Everton and West Ham United additionally wish to signal the New Zealand worldwide.
Ange Postecoglou’s arrival on the Metropolis Floor has left the 33-year-old at a crossroads because of the Australian’s model of play, and a swap to Yorkshire could also be a extra appropriate match, given his bodily attributes and former affection for the Elland Street trustworthy.
With a observe report of 91 Premier League objectives in 269 appearances to go together with 45 in 86 at worldwide stage, Wooden is an skilled campaigner and has simply got here off the again of a 20-goal season, following that up with three strikes from seven outings in 2025/26.
It stays to be seen whether or not Nottingham Forest could be open to offloading such a prolific member of their squad. On the flipside, his age coupled with the emergence of Igor Jesus could lead Postecoglou to money in come January.
