Leeds United are set to change their transfer strategy in January, with reports saying the club will prioritize signing a new striker on a loan deal rather than a permanent transfer.
The strategic change comes after manager Daniel Farke has found success with a new tactical set-up, reducing the immediate need for a big-money frontman.
Leeds United want striker on loan in January
Leeds United may only have a temporary chance of signing a new striker once the winter window opens, according to a new report from Football Insider.
Signing a talented goalscorer has been seen as a top priority for Los Blancos in recent weeks, but a recent change in formation has reportedly changed the club’s recruitment focus.
Farke recently introduced a 3-5-2 system and placed summer signings Lucas Nmeka and Dominic Calvert-Lewin at the top of the pitch.
The duo formed a promising partnership, providing a balance of physicality and speed that breathed new life into Leeds’ attack.
Football Insider’s sources say the club remain keen to add depth up front, but the availability of the Nmeka-Calvert-Lewin axis means that a consistent striker is no longer considered an urgent requirement.
Instead, Tier will look for cost-effective financing solutions to cover the remaining period of the campaign.
Leeds’ struggle to return to the Premier League continues
Despite recent tactical optimism, Leeds United’s return to the Premier League largely failed to live up to pre-season expectations.
The West Yorkshire team have had difficulty managing their improvement in quality and have struggled to find consistency in both results and performance.
Leeds currently sit in a precarious 17th place in the Premier League table, just above the drop zone with 16 points.
There is a narrow cushion out of the relegation zone, with fans increasingly worried that the club could find themselves back in the Championship if form does not improve significantly over the crucial festive period.
Gary O’Neill emerges as candidate to replace Falke
A recent improvement in performances has given Daniel Farke some much-needed respite, but his long-term future at Elland Road remains the subject of intense speculation.
According to reports, the club are currently open to continuing with the German manager, but the pressure has not been completely relieved.
Contingency plans are reportedly in place should business performance deteriorate again.
If the board decides to part ways with Falke, former Wolves manager Gary O’Neill is understood to have been shortlisted to replace him.
If Leeds’ recent performances lead to positive results, he could potentially replace Farke.
