It’s said that Daniel Farke is eager to cash in on his January opportunity.
A rumour suggests that Leeds United, who are expected to make a strong run in the Premier League this season, may be ready to open their wallets in January in order to bring in a new player.
Leeds United transfer updates…
Since his appointment in the summer, Daniel Farke has helped Elland Road regain its reputation. He was given the goal of trying to get promoted from the Championship on his first attempt. Since moving back up to the second division of English football, Leeds United has played 16 games and earned 31 points. With this, the Whites are currently in third place heading into their trip to play Rotherham United at the AESSEAL New York Stadium on Friday night.
However, while Farke attempts to assemble his team in the right way to support their ascent up the ranks, attention at Elland Road will also soon turn to possible arrivals and departures during the January transfer window
Nathaniel Adjei, a defender for Hammarby, is reportedly a target for Leeds United, but the 21-year-old will have to contend with competition from Anderlecht, Rangers, Queens Park Rangers, and Middlesbrough. Additionally, it has been reported that Pascal Struijk may be leaving Elland Road in January, with Club Brugge, a massive Belgian team, reportedly showing interest in the great player from Antwerp.
Struijk has surfaced as a target who appears to meet the criteria as an experienced “leader” in central defence; however, it would cost in the region of £13 million to prise him away from Yorkshire, according to the outlet. Ronny Deila’s team is rumoured to be looking for “added value players” over the next few months.
According to a recent report, Farke may try to bolster his forward line at Elland Road in January by bringing in a gifted young forward.
Leeds eye Cape Town Spurs prodigy Luke Baartman
One of the most highly-regarded talents in South Africa, Luke Baartman of Cape Town Spurs, has reportedly been suggested as a potential signing for Leeds, according to The Scottish Sun.
| Luke Baartman at Cape Town Spurs – all competitions (Transfermarkt) | |
| Appearances | 4 |
| Goals | 1 |
| Assists | 0 |
While Scottish champions Celtic have seen Baartman on multiple occasions and have recognised him as a youngster with a high ceiling who might make an impact north of the line, other unnamed English teams are also interested in the 17-year-old. GOAL notes that Baartman, who only made his first-team debut in October, is undoubtedly a player with a bright future in the game, having been captained by South Africa at the Under-17 level.
His status is rising, making him the second-youngest player to score in the South African Premier League this season. He may potentially be headed for a dream transfer to the UK, though it’s unclear where he would have a better route to regular senior minutes between Leeds and Celtic.
However, the fact that 49ers Enterprises and their recruitment team are searching far and wide for potential future players from all over the world will undoubtedly inspire the Elland Road supporters.