Leeds United are still looking to complete some last-gasp transfer business on deadline day, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.
The Lowdown: Quiet January at Leeds
There was hope that the Whites would make some reinforcements in the January transfer window given their injury crisis, in order to stave off the threat of relegation from the Premier League.
Leeds have instead done no significant business, however, with Marcelo Bielsa looking like having to make do with the current squad at his disposal.
With the hours ticking by on deadline day, though, a fresh claim suggests all may not be lost regarding transfers.
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The Latest: Journalist makes late claim
Speaking to Give Me Sport on Monday evening, O’Rourke said the club are still trying to bring in a new face before the deadline passes:
“I think ideally, Marcelo Bielsa would love to make a few new signings just to freshen up the squad right now. I think it’s going to be a frustrating one for Leeds. Maybe a Kennedy or Minamino on loan from Chelsea and Liverpool, respectively, would help boost Bielsa’s ranks.
“So, I’m sure Victor Orta and Bielsa are working hard on the transfer front to see if they can bring somebody in, but right now, you’re probably looking at loan deals rather than permanent ones.”
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The Verdict: Seems unlikely
Any new signing now would feel like a huge bonus for Leeds, with the club surely completing any business they genuinely wanted by this point.
Someone like the heavily-linked Brenden Aaronson coming in from RB Salzburg would be ideal, given his reputation as a goalscoring midfielder, netting 10 times in 51 appearances for the Austrian champions.
It seems far more likely that Bielsa will have to get by between now and May as it is, however, battling on without key men such as Kalvin Phillips and Patrick Bamford, both of whom are currently out injured.
In other news, one player could yet make a last-minute move to Leeds. Find out who it is here.