One could argue that Farke’s team still lacks players in a number of positions, which might be necessary to push them over the edge in their attempt to make a comeback to the Premier League.

Furthermore, the American owners of the team have high hopes for the team, as seen by their intention to build a cutting-edge, £1 billion football team [The Athletic, April 14, 2023].

But that will only be possible in the future if Leeds United is a Premier League team. Additionally, Farke could need to make some additions if he wants the Whites to play in the Premier League next season.

The Whites already have targets in place for the right-back and forward positions, including Bournemouth’s David Brooks (Phil Hay, January 17), Burnley’s Connor Roberts (Mirror, January 11), and winger Manuel Benson (Sacha Tavolieri, January 18). All of these players are on the outside of their respective teams’ rosters.

With 11 goals and three assists in 33 appearances during Vincent Kompany’s team’s championship run, Benson demonstrated why he was such a success for the Clarets the previous season.

Even though Gnonto is expected to stay at Elland Road, Farke’s team could benefit much from having such a strong and decisive advantage in front of goal (HITC, 23 January).

Dan James and Crycensio Summerville are currently the only truly reliable and important attacking alternatives available, and the Whites are already beginning to see the consequences of their concerns as James was hurt during the week against Norwich.

The same is true for full-back Farke, who has had multiple injuries at both left and right back. Archie Gray has shown himself to be a fantastic square peg in a round hole at right-back, but he does require good support, particularly since the young player is now recovering from an injury.

Roberts is a highly skilled and accomplished player who appears to be open to returning to the Championship. Leeds United should seize the opportunity to sign him immediately.

The FFP scenario at Elland Road, as it is at many other elite teams across the nation, has drawn a lot of attention, but those are problems that could be resolved by Farke’s side selling some of its periphery players, of which there are already a plenty.

Due to their limited opportunities at Elland Road, Joe Gelhardt, Charlie Cresswell, and Leo Hjelde have witnessed a significant decline in their professional development and experience, and they have all been linked to summer moves abroad.

Leeds should give up on adding players to their roster if the club’s management is unable to let go of any of those players, as doing so could still jeopardize their chances of making the Premier League.

Given their ages and potential, it seems sense that they would be reluctant to part with them, but if they aren’t playing and aren’t helping Farke right now, they need to go.

We already know how much harm it could cause to the £1 billion aspirations of the 49ers in West Yorkshire; everything could blow up before it ever gets off the ground.

Given the FFP situation, recruiting players is undoubtedly a costly risk at the moment, but consider the long-term benefits—Leeds United is a reputable Premier League team worth £1 billion—that result from taking such a risk.

Something to consider when the window closes next week, according to the club administration.