‘Thankfully’… BBC pundit says Leeds United actually made a genius decision in January
Although Leeds United only made one acquisition in January, it wasn’t their only transaction of the year.
To add that much-needed “specialist” right-back, the Whites waited until the very last minute of deadline day to announce the loan acquisition of Burnley’s Connor Roberts.
However, Roberts will have a difficult time becoming the starter because Archie Gray is becoming more and more of a lock for the position every week.
Gray’s weekly performances in his breakout season at the age of 17 have astounded teammates and commentators alike, and Leeds was able to sign him to a new long-term contract in January that will take effect when he reaches 18.
After the game, pundit Jon Newsome discussed on BBC Radio Leeds how performances like Gray’s from last night make signing him to a new deal a great comfort.

Newsome blown away by Gray’s intelligence
Although some of the top teams in Europe are already showing interest in Gray, Leeds will be doubly protected if they sign him to a new contract.
Leeds isn’t really under any pressure to sell him, but clubs will have to pay a hefty price if they are to consider doing so.
As a lifelong Leeds supporter, Gray has already expressed in public his desire to do great things at the team; ideally, that begins with assisting the Whites in winning promotion.
Nevertheless, Leeds supporters should cherish every second Gray spends with the team since teams like Manchester City won’t be around for long to entice him to depart.
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Leeds United injury news: Doctor issues update on Stuart Dallas
Stuart Dallas, a midfielder for Leeds United, is still anticipated to remain sidelined for weeks because he hasn’t fully recovered, according to injury expert Dr. Rajpal Brar.
Since fracturing his femur against Manchester City in the Premier League at the beginning of 2022, the Northern Irishman has not been seen on the field.
If everything had gone according to plan, Brar thinks he might have been back by January. When he does return, he will require a lot of games to get back into game shape.
Physical therapist and sports scientist Brar, who spoke exclusively to MOT Leeds News, stated the following about Dallas:
After breaking his femur, there was first hope that he could return by January, but that hasn’t happened.
This player seems to have required a significant and prolonged increase in fitness after suffering a rare but serious injury.
“I expect the club will give him multiple bounce matches and small doses of minutes to gauge his recovery, given how long he has been in individual training.”
It’s difficult to say what stage of his rehabilitation he’s in right now, and he still seems weeks away from making a comeback.
Leeds injury woes
The 32-year-old’s Elland Road contract expires at the end of the current campaign, and it is unclear what will happen to him beyond that.
Since Dallas has been a significant behind-the-scenes player for the past few years, clubs are expected to extend their policy of allowing players to remain put until they fully recuperate.

Hopefully, this does not end his career and he is back to playing professional football when fit, whether it’s at Leeds or elsewhere