Leeds transfer news: Victor Orta's £48.3m January plan with four signings wanted - Daily and Sunday Express 25/12/21
LEEDS are in need of some changes with relegation a serious threat after struggling in the first half of the season. By STUART BALLARD Leeds sporting director Victor Orta will arguably face his most difficult transfer window next month with Marcelo Bielsa's side struggling for form this campaign. After impressing in their first season back in the top flight since 2004 last season, Leeds were expected to kick on and climb even further up the table. A respectable ninth-placed finish last season had some fans dreaming of European football once again. Little over £50million was spent in the summer with Daniel James becoming the club's second most expensive signing along with a few others to freshen things up. James has been unable to find consistent form though while Patrick Bamford's absence through injury hasn't helped Bielsa's cause. Heading into Christmas, Leeds sit just five points above the relegation zone having lost four games on the bounce. And it...