Following Leeds’ promotion from the top division at the end of the previous campaign, many first-team players went on and left Elland Road either permanently or on loan. Among them were Rodrigo, Tyler Adams, Jack Harrison, Marc Roca, Robin Koch, and Max Wober.

Even said, the team’s strong performance in the Championship thus far might not be enough to save them from losing more of their best players come January transfer market.

Some of Farke’s best players are apparently being pursued by other teams before the second half of the season, therefore the Whites may lose some important players before the beginning of 2024.

Selling significant assets, meanwhile, would also free up cash for the German strategist to spend big in the transfer market to support his team’s promotion bid.

In light of this, the following three players may wind up leaving Yorkshire in January, which would allow Leeds to go on a spending binge.

 

1.Pascal Struijk

Because of his outstanding start to the 2023–24 season and his role as a vital member of Farke’s back line at the Championship level, the towering central defender Pascal Struijk has attracted interest from other teams.

Struijk’s defensive prowess has helped his team maintain six clean sheets this season, as he has started 15 of the 16 league games for the squad.

The youthful star can often win control back for his team and prevail in most of his physical encounters, as evidenced by his 6.9 ball recoveries per game and 59% duels won overall. The left-footed behemoth is a formidable opponent.

In addition, he has not given up a penalty and has not made any mistakes that have directly resulted in an attempt or goal for the opposition. This demonstrates how dependable the massive 24-year-old Whites defender has been this year.

According to recent claims made by Belgian writer Sacha Tavolieri, Club Brugge is ready to capture the Leeds star in January for a possible €15 million (£13 million).

There is no reason to worry about his future right now, though, as there is no assurance that the Whites would be willing to trade him in the middle of the season or for that amount.

But if the team does decide to generate funds in order to add to its roster, Struijk might be a possibility if Club Brugge makes an offer to match the club’s interest.

2Crysencio Summerville

At the beginning of the year, another player who has been linked to a possible transfer out of Elland Road is the incredibly gifted forward Crysencio Summerville.

The Dutch magician’s play in the second division has caught the attention of higher level clubs, as he has been in incredible form thus far this season.

The Leeds young player, who was bought by Marcelo Bielsa from Feyenoord in 2020, is the subject of interest from two unidentified Premier League teams, according to a report by Football Insider earlier this month.

As to the report, the Whites are reluctant to cash in during the forthcoming January window since they value him at a minimum fee of £25 million and think his price would soar if they win promotion to the top division.

In the Championship, Summerville leads Leeds in goals (six) and assists (five). Joel Piroe (six) and Georginio Rutter (five) are tied for second place in the same categories. Summerville has been an excellent player for Leeds at the top end of the pitch.

Along with ranking tied with Rutter for the team lead in dribbles completed (2.4) per game, the 22-year-old wizard has also contributed the most crucial passes (2.8) per game.

The club will be eager to hold onto him because it has been thrilling to see his amazing forward performance and because, based on these numbers, losing him would be a huge setback.

But £25 million is a big amount of money, and Premier League teams might put them to the test in January. That would give the Whites a chance to put the money back into their team before the second half of the season.

3Wilfried Gnonto

Wilfried Gnonto, who had been linked to a departure from the Yorkshire-based team at the beginning of the season, could finally be sold in January following a challenging start to the campaign.

At the end of October, TEAMtalk revealed that Everton, Lazio, and Roma were all interested in signing the Italy international, who is rumoured to see a January transfer as a possibility.

According to the newspaper, Leeds declined to approve a deal despite the 20-year-old talent’s agreement to join the Toffees during the summer transfer window.

According to reports, the Whites are reportedly seeking a cost of about £25 million for the former Zurich star. Should the team choose to pay the mentioned fees for Gnonto, Struijk, and Summerville, this would bring the total possible incoming quantity of money to £63 million.

Given that he hasn’t had the same influence on the pitch as the other two have this term, Gnonto might be the most likely sell right now.

The Italian powerhouse has made ten Championship appearances, six of which have been starts, and has recorded one goal and one assist. In addition to his pitiful 0.5 crucial passes per game for his fellow attackers throughout those 10 games, he has wasted two “big chances” and failed to generate even one for his colleagues.

These numbers demonstrate that the Everton target has not been a reliable performer this season, therefore fetching a £25 million fee may be a great move for Leeds, who could then use the funds to bolster their team.