Daniel Farke sent clear striker transfer message as Leeds United face deadline day countdown | OneFootball

Leeds United reach deadline day after five summer signings, with supporters pushing for more and time short. The expectation is that, at most, only one further deal may happen.

According to Leeds Live, Leeds are pursuing Mykhailo Mudryk, but Chelsea’s reluctance to sanction a loan could scupper it. The club want left-sided reinforcement, yet only four per cent of nearly 1,000 poll voters prioritised it. Chairman Paraag Marathe has said funds were kept back for deadline-day flexibility.

Daniel Farke has twice highlighted limited centre-back depth this week, a concern underlined by Joe Rodon’s injury at Brentford on Sunday. Even so, only one per cent of voters picked centre-back as the next priority. Wing-back options are not plentiful either.

James Justin, who can also cover right centre-back, has filled in on the left during Gabriel Gudmundsson’s hamstring injury. Leeds have sought a left wing-back since January but pessimism persists about adding one before the cut-off, disappointing the 10 per cent who prioritised it.

Around four per cent chose a back-up goalkeeper, a view shaped by the planned, later confirmed, arrival of Michael Zetterer.

Striker dominated the poll, with 81 per cent wanting that role strengthened before 11pm on Tuesday. Leeds have two senior options, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha, both with previous injuries. Calvert-Lewin is set to remain first choice, with supporters hoping for a challenger.

However, a new centre-forward appears unlikely at present. The window remains open and unexpected chances could still emerge, but, as things stand, Leeds are set to go into next season with just two natural strikers.

Source: Leeds Live

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