Leeds United may have a busy January in terms of departures, but the transfer market is still open, so there may be some additions.

The Whites are one of the favourites to get promoted this season, and their first second-tier campaign in more than three years is off to a strong start. With Daniel Farke leading the way, they are now ranked fourth in the Championship. All the latest transfer news coming out of Elland Road about Leeds United.

With many players in Leeds’ roster eager to continue their careers in the top tier and others needing to be moved on to help reduce the salary bill at Elland Road, the club had an extremely busy summer in terms of departures and recruitment.

The club’s hierarchy and Farke will be discussing signings once more, and what happens in the market could have an impact on what happens on the pitch in the second half of the season.

In the meantime, let’s take a look at some of the most recent transfer rumours and tabloid stories to come out of Elland Road.

Southampton, Sheffield United, and Rangers join Leeds in race for Ben Johnson

This month, West Ham United defender Ben Johnson is a target for Leeds, but Southampton is a formidable rival.

This is in line with Football Insider’s story, which states that the 23-year-old may leave the London Stadium on loan before the transfer window closes on February 1.

As they try to hang on to their Premier League status, Sheffield United is reportedly keen on signing Johnson, despite Leeds’ interest in signing the full-back this month, according to Phil Hay of The Athletic.

Another team that is eager to sign the Hammers defender is the Scottish powerhouse Rangers.

West Bromwich Albion keen on Joe Gelhardt

Joe Gelhardt of Leeds is the latest Championship team to attract interest from West Bromwich Albion.

Since Carlos Corberan, the Baggies’ manager, worked with the young player while serving as Elland Road’s assistant manager, the team is eager to add the Leeds product to their roster this month, according to Alan Nixon via Patreon.

Although Nixon says Leeds wants to pay the 21-year-old’s wages in full if he signs with a possible contender for promotion, Albion is apparently eager to loan the player.

Actually, there has been a lot of interest in the Leeds forward thus far. In recent weeks, Plymouth Argyle and Blackburn Rovers have both been mentioned in connection with Gelhardt.

In honour of Luke Ayling of Middlesbrough, Georginio Rutter scored a goal for Leeds United against Cardiff.

Blackburn Rovers and Millwall lead the race for Charlie Cresswell

Charlie Cresswell, the centre back for United, has been connected to numerous Championship teams throughout the first two weeks of the current January transfer window.

Blackburn Rovers, Middlesbrough, and Leeds’ present promotion opponents, Ipswich Town, were reportedly among three teams interested in bringing Cresswell to Ewood Park on New Year’s Eve, according to a report by Alan Nixon on Patreon.

In the midst of all the intense interest in Cresswell, the Leeds defender’s previous team, Millwall, has lately surfaced as a possible destination. Jon Dahl Tomasson’s interest in the 21-year-old has also remained firm in recent weeks.

Nixon has once again expressed the interest of the two clubs, saying that East Lancashire and South London are ready to move forward with their consideration of a possible bid for his signature and that they are now in the lead.