Daniel Farke lifts lid on ideal positions he would like to sign

Leeds United are fighting for promotion, but they are yet to sign in the January transfer window.

But Whites boss Daniel Farke has given clear indications of the areas he wants to strengthen if a new name comes through.

Indeed, Leeds sit at the top of the Championship table, but fans want to be assured that the Premier League will return all but sealed. And that, they think, can be done in the winter window.

Man United hijack transfer in January!

Farke has always approached the January transfer market with caution, but he has begun to lift the lid on his preferred profile at the Yorkshire club.

Ahead of Monday’s match against Burnley, Farke addressed the importance of reinforcements, particularly in two positions that have been affected by recent injuries. Furthermore, some of their star names, Wilfred Gonto, May sell out halfway through the season.

more stories/ latest news

Daniel Farke talks about Leeds’ transfer window

Through this, the head coach Yorkshire Evening Post: “At the moment we have two fit strikers: Joel Pirro and Mateo Joseph. it will be Having Patrick Bamford available is outstanding He will be out of action for another two weeks. We will assess the centre-back and striker positions.

“The rule is pretty clear: the quality has to be right, we don’t just add a number. It has to be of the right quality then the character has to fit the group, the attitude at the top level and the third thing is player affordability. Three things need to come together to make a signature.

“If there is a solution we will do it. I can deny that there is a player on January 31st, or that his club has agreed a transfer fee or a loan fee with four clubs, and he will choose who will pay the highest salary, I don’t believe it.

“I want the right quality and determination and am fully committed to what we want to achieve here at Leeds United.”