Leeds United should already have one eye on the January window as they look to boost their chances of Premier League survival.
As the mood settles following a damaging defeat away at Nottingham Forest on Sunday, there’s no telling if Daniel Farke is going to last much longer at Elland Road.
A daunting run of games up until the new year threatens to completely crumble Farke’s optimism about registering a point per game so far.
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What will Leeds United need to do in the January transfer window to stay up?
With a month-and-a-half until the January window arrives, Leeds will already have plans in place for possible transfers.
The most obvious area of weakness for Leeds is the right-wing spot. Attempts for Facundo Buonanotte and then Harry Wilson came up short late in the summer window. As a result, it left Farke short in an area he routinely stressed as crucial to survival.
Daniel Farke will need January investment, if he stays at Leeds United that long. (Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers)
Fulham’s Wales international looked likely to join Leeds. However, the Cottagers pulled the plug due to their own transfer failures.
Wilson, 28, is perhaps the most obvious name Leeds could turn to in the new year. His contract is currently due to expire in the summer of 2026, leaving him susceptible to cut-price offers. The issue for Leeds is that Robbie Evans (managing director) confirmed after the summer window shut that United are on the brink of ‘maxing out’ their PSR spending.
Fulham’s stance on selling Harry Wilson to Leeds United in January revealed
United’s hopes of reigniting their interest in Wilson when January arrives has been dealt a blow. Sky Sports reveal Marco Silva’s stance on the winger.
They report that Silva and Fulham are still keen to get Wilson tied down to a new contract. Such a deal would put an end to any speculation linking him away, to Leeds in particular.
Harry Wilson has scored twice for Fulham this season. (REUTERS/Ian Walton)
A hurdle for Fulham and Silva this January, though, is that finances are “tight” at the moment after the hefty outlay on left-winger Kevin.
Silva’s position at Fulham is under threat at the moment amidst tensions between him and the club over the poor summer window. Also, their subsequent drop-off in form leaves Fulham level on points with Leeds, and just one above the relegation zone.
Leeds United need to have a right-wing creator in their minds for January
Wilson is the exact archetype of player Leeds need in the January window. He’s a creative right-winger that cuts in off the left, links well with his full-back, and isn’t afraid to pull the trigger from anywhere.
Leeds are dying for that sort of player off the right. We need to deliver more crosses into Dominic Calvert-Lewin. And, if Wilson is attainable, he has to be a priority.
He’s not the only left-footed right-winger, though. There are plenty of players out there both in England and across Europe – Leicester City’s Abdul Fatawu would be one.
Wilson would be great. But, this update suggests Fulham are going to fight to keep him here, especially if they’re in a relegation battle with us.
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