Aaronson and Okafor in focus as Leeds weigh strongest XI | OneFootball

Leeds United had a quiet January, bringing in Facundo Buonanotte on loan and moving on fringe player Jack Harrison, with the squad now set for the run-in.

According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, Leeds pushed for Jorgen Strand Larsen with an offer worth almost £40 million but were priced out when Crystal Palace signed the Norwegian for £48 million on deadline day. No extra cover arrived at left wing-back or centre-back, and there was no addition in goal.

With that in mind, the report outlines Daniel Farke’s likely strongest XI. In goal, Karl Darlow has come in for Lucas Perri and, despite an error against Arsenal, is expected to keep his place for now.

Joe Rodon, back from an ankle issue, remains pivotal, even centrally while Jaka Bijol is out with a hamstring problem. Bijol is still viewed as part of the best back three after settling well into the Premier League.

Pascal Struijk is a key outlet when building from the back and has been consistently strong defensively. On the right, Jayden Bogle edges James Justin due to his superior attacking threat.

In midfield, captain Ethan Ampadu provides bite and control, having shown real quality in recent weeks. With Buonanotte added, club chiefs are likely to feel the current group can navigate the final 14 league games, with selections and bench options shaped accordingly.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk