Leeds keep Mykhailo Mudryk loan hopes alive amid Willy Gnonto uncertainty | OneFootball

Leeds United face a frantic finish to the window, with a loan move for Mykhailo Mudryk still in play and Willy Gnonto’s future unresolved.

They drew 1-1 with Brentford in Sunday’s first home outing, Dominic Calvert-Lewin netting after the break to extend an unbeaten run to three. As reported by yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, Daniel Farke remains upbeat about late business, with attacking help and left-back cover on the wish list.

Leeds made an initial approach to borrow Mudryk last week, which Chelsea turned down, yet a deal has not been ruled out. The Ukrainian would prefer to stay in the Premier League, while Chelsea favour Strasbourg. He is expected to leave before Tuesday’s 11pm deadline and Leeds’ interest has not cooled despite suggestions last week that Chelsea no longer saw it as viable.

There is also late doubt around Gnonto, an unused substitute on Sunday after returning from a hamstring issue. Fiorentina have shown interest, but an exit appears unlikely without a replacement.

Up front, Joel Piroe’s season-long loan to West Ham has left Leeds short, and it remains to be seen whether extra competition for Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha arrives.

At the back, Joe Rodon went off with a hamstring problem against Brentford and defensive cover may be required. Farke said losing the Welshman for a spell would be a major blow, leaving only three fit senior centre-backs.

Leeds could be active right up to the deadline, with decisions pending across several positions.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

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