Farke would have expected this, Leeds United handed nightmare scenario

Leeds United transfer deadline day reality including goalkeeper stance after Farke comments
Daniel Farke dropped a hint over his goalkeeping transfer ideal on Saturday

Leeds United are not expected to make a January deadline day signing as things stand, though are staying alert to any late market movement.

The overriding sense is that Leeds will end the window with just one arrival – Brighton & Hove Albion loanee Facundo Buonanotte. Jorgen Strand Larsen is bound for Crystal Palace with Leeds not holding a go-to back-up alternative.

The Wolves attacker was seen as a ‘unique’ market opportunity and a long term investment. The £40million that was tabled for him would have come out of next season’s budget.

The possibility of a goalkeeper arriving has been dismissed, despite Daniel Farke’s transfer stance hint after Saturday’s defeat to Arsenal. Club insiders have pointed to the fact that four goalkeepers are already currently on the books, including £16m summer signing Lucas Perri.

Leeds are aware they do not have a left-footed back-up left-back following the loan exit of Jack Harrison to Fiorentina. However, as the clock ticks towards 7pm’s deadline, the odds of landing such a player thin.

Leeds do not have any headspace within profit and sustainability limits and the outlook at the start of the window was that loans were always more likely.

A fee for Strand Larsen would have needed to have been amortised over the length of his contract and Leeds would still have had to offset the initial expenditure before June 30.

Many onlookers earmarked Joel Piroe as a possible makeweight but the player has been clear that he wishes to stay at Leeds and fight for his place, despite receiving a number of enquiries.

Leeds respect his stance and with no striker due to arrive today, the potential of his exit further vanishes. Last week Farke outlined that, as of Thursday, no current player has asked to leave the club.

Leeds United’s transfer deadline day is shaping up to be a quiet one, with no sign of any major signings yet. Manager Daniel Farke has indicated that the club isn’t planning to make any more transfers, with a focus on keeping the current squad intact ¹.

One area of concern for Leeds is their goalkeeping situation. Farke has expressed disappointment with Lucas Perri’s performances, citing mistakes against Manchester United and Newcastle United. Perri has lost his starting spot to Karl Darlow, and Farke is looking for a reliable goalkeeper to bolster the squad ² ³.

*Transfer Targets:*

– *Kalvin Phillips*: Leeds is eyeing a move for Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips, who is open to leaving the club.
– *Cameron Archer*: The Whites are interested in signing Southampton’s Cameron Archer, but a deal is still uncertain.
– *Adam Armstrong*: Leeds is also considering a move for Adam Armstrong, who has been linked with a loan exit from Southampton ⁴ ⁵.

*Farke’s Goalkeeper Wish List:*

Farke has hinted at wanting a new goalkeeper, with Sam Johnstone of Wolverhampton Wanderers being a potential target. The club is working behind the scenes to identify a top-class goalkeeper to address their concerns ⁶.

With the transfer window closing at 7 pm GMT, Leeds fans will be hoping for some last-minute action.