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Leeds United have a week between matches, but that is not to say it is quiet on the news front.<\/strong><\/p>\n Leeds<\/a> picked up a decent point against Brentford at the weekend and return to action against Crystal Palace next Saturday.<\/p>\n Daniel Farke<\/a>\u2018s side are on course to achieve their mission of staying in the Premier League, but there is still a long way to go yet.<\/p>\n MOT Leeds News<\/strong> rounds up all the goings on at Elland Road<\/a> in the build-up to the Palace game, including an update on a possible January transfer.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Leeds transfer chief jets out, Genk star likely on their radar<\/p>\n The January transfer window opens in a couple of weeks\u2019 time and Leeds will undoubtedly be eager to do some business.<\/p>\n It has now been reported that Leeds scouts were in attendance for Midtjylland\u2019s clash with Genk<\/a>, as were figures from Liverpool and Manchester United.<\/p>\n While it has not been disclosed who Leeds have been looking at, Franculino Dju has previously been linked with a switch to West Yorkshire.<\/p>\n Franculino has now undergone surgery that will rule him out until March, however, so let\u2019s hope he was not the only player being looked at.<\/p>\n Lukas Nmecha injury update drops ahead of Palace clash<\/p>\n Lukas Nmecha<\/a> has missed Leeds\u2019 past couple of matches, although the Whites have coped well thanks to the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin.<\/p>\n However, Farke expects Nmecha to be fit to face Palace<\/a> in a massive boost, while Gabriel Gudmundsson is also expected to be ready to go.<\/p>\n\n \u201cI think it was cramp in the end, lots of effort \u2013 I don\u2019t think it\u2019s too bad,\u201d\u00a0Farke said of the latter.<\/p>\n Nmecha is expected to return to group training this week ahead of Palace\u2019s visit to Elland Road on Saturday.<\/p>\n Daniel Farke will be fuming after Premier League announcement ahead of Leeds vs Crystal Palace<\/p>\n Leeds will head into the game against Palace with the aim of collecting three more points to, fingers crossed, put further distance between themselves and the bottom three.<\/p>\n The Premier League have now announced that Thomas Bramall will be the referee for Leeds\u2019 clash with Palace<\/a>.<\/p>\n Leeds\u2019 record vs Crystal Palace<\/p>\n That may well be bad news for Farke as he was left angry with decisions the last time Bramall officiated Leeds in their 2-1 loss to Tottenham in October.<\/p>\n Leeds have won seven of their last 14 meetings against the Eagles, only losing four times.<\/p>\n Leeds are already about to conclude some transfer business, albeit in a deal that has gone under the radar.<\/p>\n That is after it was announced Liverpool forward Kai Morrall<\/a> is leaving Liverpool by mutual consent to join Leeds.<\/p>\n It has now been reported that Leeds will not have to pay Liverpool any compensation for Morrall<\/a> due to the youngster leaving Anfield as part of a mutual agreement.<\/p>\n Morrall believes he will have a better shot of first-team action in the short term by joining Leeds.<\/p>\n Enjoyed this article?<\/strong>\u00a0Stay connected with all the latest news, updates, and behind-the-scenes content by following us on our new Instagram account \u2013\u00a0<\/a>@motleedsnews<\/a><\/p>\n \n Leeds\u2019 record against Crystal Palace<\/strong><\/td>\n \n Wins<\/td>\n 31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Draws<\/td>\n 17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Losses<\/td>\n 20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n ![\"Dominic](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/English-strikers-in-Premier-League-819x1024.jpg\")
Kai Morrall compensation update emerges as Leeds to complete Liverpool transfer<\/p>\n