Leeds United are expected to make a number of signings between now and the deadline on Friday, with Manor Solomon set to join on loan from Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday.
Having failed to sign anyone a month after Jayden Bogle’s arrival, Leeds announced the signing of Largie Ramazani for an outright fee of £10m, with the Belgian joining Leeds from Almeria.
He comes as a replacement for Crysencia Summerville. But the Whites are also looking to bring in a player to cover the loss of Georginio Rutter, as well as a new full-back and shooting midfielder.
Solomon looks set to replace Rutter, but Leeds may also be in the market for a new striker. Reports say Leeds are also in the market for a new centre-forward, although they have four options for one role.
Danny Ings is now on Leeds’ radar ahead of Friday’s deadline
Described as “phenomenal”, England international Ings is looking for a new club after falling down the pecking order at West Ham behind Michael Antonio and summer signing Niclas Fullkrug.
Summerville’s new team-mate is ready to leave the Hammers and transfer expert Darren Witcoop has told TalkSPORT that both Burnley and Leeds are in the mix for the former Liverpool and Southampton ace.
“There is a lot of interest in Danny Ings. It’s about money, as it often is. Ings wants to play and is not in the picture at West Ham long-term,” Witcoop told TalkSPORT 2 (26/8, 18.49). ).
“He would be a good signing for Championship clubs. If you look at the teams that have the money to spend, you can’t go past Burnley and Leeds in the hunt for his signature. Leeds are in the mix for Ings,” he added.
What will happen to Joel Piroe, Patrick Bamford and Joe Gelhardt?
Mateo Joseph is first choice and has won the trust of Daniel Farke, especially after the 2-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday, where Joseph won the man of the match award for his performance despite not scoring.
So Joel Piroe, Patrick Bamford and Joe Gelhardt will be waiting at their door. Both Bamford and Piroe are said to be interested in their services from foreign clubs, but the prospect of Bamford leaving Leeds is unlikely.
It is much more likely that Gelhardt will leave on loan before the deadline, while Piroe may decide to find a club to start at on a week-to-week basis. But Leeds would certainly prefer to keep them all.