Shifting their focus towards the January transfer window, Leeds United They are now reportedly planning to sign a Premier League defender on loan in the hope of boosting their promotion chances.
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Heading into the winter window, the Whites could be an interesting team to keep an eye on on the arrivals and departures front, with the likes of Pascal Struijk attracting a lot of interest. An impressive defender he has He has reportedly even come onto Tottenham Hotspur's radarwho are in dire need of defensive reinforcements.
Those at Elland Road must be keen to avoid another departure, following the talent departures in the summer, with Archie Gray, Crysencio Summerville and Georginio Rutter all swapping Yorkshire for the Premier League.
And with them so focused on promotion the second time around as well, any departure at this stage would be a bit premature. Instead, Leeds should focus on players who can have a decisive impact on the race to secure an automatic Premier League place in the second half of the season.
Speaking of potential January arrivals, the Leeds boss Daniel Wake He told reporters, as reported by the Yorkshire Evening Post: “Even when there is interest, we calm everything down. We are in such a crucial period, and we want all our players to focus on us now. We want the whole team to focus on the next five games.”
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However, according to John Percy of The Telegraph, Leeds are now planning a January move to sign Andrew Omobamidele On loan from Nottingham Forest in January in a deal that will bolster Farke's defensive options.
The 22-year-old has struggled for Premier League football this season – failing to make a single appearance – and is desperate for a move away from City in January.
“Author” Omobamidele needs to act in January
Having completed his move from Norwich City in the summer of 2023, things are yet to take off for Omobamidele at Nottingham Forest following that impressive breakthrough at Carrow Road. And with Nuno Espirito Santo's side threatening to become a shock European side, they are likely to face more difficulty playing than ever in the Midlands.
This is where Leeds could come in. Real could add the young centre-back to their ranks and immediately welcome the starting squad depth needed to regain promotion to the top flight. When it comes to minutes, the action is fast-paced for championship It would certainly provide Omobamidele enough opportunities to impress if he completes the switch in January.
The Forest defender will be desperate to return to his best when he earned praise from his former Norwich team-mate Grant Hanleywho told reporters via the Irish Examiner as Omobamidele was breaking through the ranks: “It's better he doesn't get used to it, because it doesn't happen every week in the tournament, as we know!
“He's been fantastic in the last two games – very calm as a young lad coming into the first team ready to take his chance. He deserves a lot of credit for that.”