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Ruben Neves has been linked with a transfer to Leeds United(Image: Carlos Rodrigues\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Leeds United travel to Liverpool on New Year’s Day as they look to climb further clear of the bottom three.<\/p>\n
However, Daniel Farke’s side will be without defensive mainstay Joe Rodon, who has started the last 104 league games, through an ankle injury<\/a>. Farke will therefore need to rethink his back-line plans ahead of the trip to Anfield.<\/p>\n Leeds<\/a> may like their chances on Merseyside with Liverpool not being the same side as last season. It was also only a few weeks ago that the Whites scored three past them, although Arne Slot’s have picked up form of late and travelling to Anfield is never easy.<\/p>\n Some of Leeds’ focus may be on the January transfer window, which opens on January 1. Below are some of the latest Leeds transfer rumours and a view on each one…<\/p>\n Doekhi ‘looked at’<\/p>\n Leeds are reportedly open to the possibility of signing a centre-back in January. Sky Sports<\/a> report that bringing in a forward remains the priority and the Whites are expecting at least one arrival.<\/p>\n Farke has said the change in formation to 3-5-2 \u201cslightly\u201d affects their transfer plans and Rodon’s injury has left Leeds with only three recognised centre-backs. It is therefore claimed that Union Berlin\u2019s Danilho Doekhi, out of contract in the summer, is one of the centre-backs Leeds’ recruitment team have looked at, although it has not progressed any further at this stage.<\/p>\n LeedsLive says:<\/strong> “It’s clear that Farke’s decision to play with a back-three means that the Whites will need a new centre-back – even if it’s a short-term loan. Leeds can’t take any chances with not strengthening, even if they are in a good position to stay up.<\/p>\n If they can sign Doekhic for a relatively cheap fee in Janaury, it may be worth doing. Their summer Bundesliga signings have worked well so far, and Leeds need defensive reinforcements.”<\/p>\n Neves ‘enquiry’<\/p>\n Leeds have reportedly enquired about former Wolves star and current Al Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves. However, talkSPORT<\/a> claim that the Saudi side have tabled a fresh and improved two-year contract for him.<\/p>\n It is said that although Al Hilal would prefer him to stay put, the club is prepared to listen to offers of \u00a315million or more should Neves choose not to sign a new deal.<\/p>\n They claim that should the latter transpire, several Premier League clubs are understood to be monitoring the situation – including Leeds.<\/p>\n LeedsLive says:<\/strong> “Signing Neves would be a no-brainer for Leeds. Having his Premier League experience in midfield feels like it could almost guarantee safety.<\/p>\n “Neves would provide another source of goals from midfield, having scored five in 17 appearances for Al-Hilal already this season, and his excellent passing range could be the perfect ammunition for Leeds’ strikers.”<\/p>\n Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package<\/p>\n This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more<\/a> \u00a349<\/p>\n \u00a335<\/p>\n Sky<\/p>\n![\"Ruben](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_GettyImages-2240049479.jpg\")
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