Leeds United’s recruitment team will have one eye on the January window already as Daniel Farke looks to revive his position as manager this weekend.
Daniel Farke was on death’s door as manager of Leeds coming into this week. It was claimed that he would have to avoid defeats against Chelsea and Liverpool to keep his job. Now, though, he’s halfway to an incredibly memorable week.
After battering Chelsea on Wednesday, Leeds now host a crisis-ridden Liverpool side. They’ll be looking for a similar performance to claim historic back-to-back wins.
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Daniel Farke not focusing on Leeds United transfers, but stresses the priorities are the same
Beyond this clash with Liverpool, United will surely be looking to give themselves the greatest chance of survival through the January window.
Who becomes available for Leeds to sign remains to be seen. However, there is a definite need for Leeds to add more firepower to the squad in the final third.
Daniel Farke is planning to overcome a tough December before thinking about Leeds United’s transfers. (REUTERS/Chris Radburn)
Farke was asked about his potential approach to the January window during his pre-Liverpool press conference.
“During this week I am definitely too busy,” Farke said, when asked about plans for the January window (via the YEP). “I have not one second to think about what could happen, it also depends on injuries and how the players deliver in these upcoming games.
“I spoke in the summer about what he might have liked to sign and this has not gone away, in the background we are preparing but now is not the time to speak about it.”
What priorities does Daniel Farke have in mind for Leeds United transfers?
Farke is unsurprisingly giving little away on what his plans are for January, should he remain in the job until the new year.
However, him comments here do bring a hint at what he has in mind.
There’s no hiding from the fact Leeds need more goals to stay in the division. And, their shift to a 3-5-2 looks to be making them more direct and more potent in achieving that.
Back in the summer, though, Farke was adamant about his two priorities after signing Noah Okafor for the left wing.
“There’s always room for more quality. Wingers who can work hard and are good against the ball, disciplined, wingers who are quick and good one vs one, wingers who can play like a 10. This (latter option) would be a good solution for us,” Farke said in August.
After a right-wing, No.10 profile in the mould of Harry Wilson or Facundo Buonanotte, there’s scope for a striker too.
“I wouldn’t rule out another striker signing because you always have to be awake until the last second. There are a few doubts due to the injury records of Dominic and Lukas,” Farke also said, before the opening game of the season.