£20m player set for showdown talks with Premier League manager over his future, amid links with Leeds United move in January
Daniel Farke will be well aware that Leeds United’s lack of movement in the previous January transfer window contributed to Leeds failing to get over the line in last season’s race for automatic promotion.
Leeds only signed Connor Roberts when three or four signings might have been advised. Ipswich Town made a number of mid-season additions and it did the trick, Kieran McKenna’s side now in the top tier.
Leeds were forced to go through the play-offs and eventually suffered defeat to Southampton in the final at Wembley. The Whites failed to bring in strength in depth and ultimately, Farke’s men paid the price.
Farke will be hopeful Leeds do not make the same mistake in January this time around, with the club in need of competition for Brenden Aaronson and perhaps a couple of others in order to strengthen depth.
James McAtee to speak with Pep Guardiola after Leeds links
Angus Kinnear confirmed James McAtee was a target for Leeds in the summer, and now, McAtee is being linked with Leeds again. Leeds are one of 12 clubs eyeing McAtee, along with five Premier League sides.
Having already spent a season on loan in the Premier League, and now getting the odd game here and there for City in the Premier League and Champions League, going back to the Championship is unlikely.
