Leeds United's £1m transfer slip and 'personality test' dictates final days of January transfer window — YEP 30/1/24
Leeds United’s wait to strengthen Daniel Farke’s squad during the January transfer window has reached the final two days, with the club yet to announce any new faces despite the departure of six players. By Joe Donnohue Luke Ayling, Djed Spence, Lewis Bate, Darko Gyabi, Leo Hjelde and Jeremiah Mullen have all departed Elland Road in various different guises. Four are out on loan, but only two are expected to return to Thorp Arch at the end of the season. Four are also defenders which, broadly speaking, is an area fans and Farke know needs bolstering during the next 48 hours. United’s boss has suggested more than once this month there are ‘one or two’ positions where the squad could be stronger or better-equipped in the event of injury and suspension. Farke has not said so explicitly, but trawl popular fan forums or social networking sites and the cry to sign a full-back is almost as unanimous as the synchronised chanting of club anthem Marching On Together before kick-off at El...