24 Aug 2026 12:55:19
Reports saying Mudryk deal is off as Chelsea turn down 2nd loan offer. ?♂️
Come on Leeds stop messing around on these vital positions.
1.) 24 Aug 2026
24 Aug 2026 14:07:21
Yep, Dave. Get a striker now. Forget everywhere else. Striker. Then gk.
2.) 24 Aug 2026
24 Aug 2026 14:46:54
Just 8 days left of window.. still not a peep of Leeds United signing a striker or left back..
Assuming Perri stays.. Feels possible no more incomings this window.
We have made 4 good signings replacements.. but it's currently just a 6 /10 window for me without a striker and lb. Gawd knows how a few rate it 9 or even 10.
3.) 24 Aug 2026
24 Aug 2026 14:56:57
Think you're right there, Baz, I'm at a 6/7. Our additions have certainly been 10/10, however, we're missing numbers.
If we get a ST/LB/CAM or WG, it will undoubtedly be a 10/10 window - even if they're all back up options - to add the required depth. I think the CAM/WG needs to be a direct runner in Okafor's mold that can be classed as a 'game changer'.
I feel we lack such options. We have some solid options on the bench, but for me, the offer continuation and just fresh legs rather than material change in style, which can be imperative when chasing a result.
4.) 24 Aug 2026
24 Aug 2026 15:05:45
Good post, JJ.. I am in complete agreement with your points.
5.) 24 Aug 2026
24 Aug 2026 16:28:30
What about putting trust in some of the youth? How do you think these lads feel when they see these posts? Every other club trusts their youth, and we're supposed to have a cracking set with youth. Trust them. Mot alaw. What's happening to it? Come onnnnn, chaps and chapeses.
6.) 24 Aug 2026
24 Aug 2026 16:50:20
Mally ..
Our current management rarely play our youth, and tend to sell them on.
. Charlie Cresswell, Leif Davis, Max Dean, Joe Gelhardt, Cody Drameh..
7.) 24 Aug 2026
24 Aug 2026 17:16:56
A lot of that youth has gone on to prove that maybe they deserved more of a chance than they got at Leeds.
I maintain that Forest Cup game should be the true assessment of Lienou. If he can handle it, they'll be comfortable running him as backup to Gudmundsson / Justin, and put more funds into a winger or forward. If he can't, then a wing back is also on the list.
I like that our offers don't meet Chelsea expectations for Mudryk, if true. He's interesting, but by no means an all in signing like Trafford.
We are light, no question, but there'll be a lot of moving and shaking before the end of the window at a lot of clubs. Maybe even a panic bid from someone.
8.) 24 Aug 2026
24 Aug 2026 18:15:46
Winger probable.
Gk probable.
Striker maybe.
Left back no chance - Farke will play Justin there, as he has.
9.) 24 Aug 2026
24 Aug 2026 20:24:14
I think most posters agree to a large extent what needs to happen in the last week of the window - a striker, a LB, a keeper and an AM/winger.
What we need, what we get, and what is the priority are completely different questions.
The keeper will sort itself out. If Perri goes, we probably get Zetterer. If nobody signs Perri, he stays as no. 2 at ER.
LB. I agree with LLF. Justin and Lineou will cover that, unless he picks up a free such as Cirkin.
We definitely need a back up striker who can match DCL. Don't know who is in the frame, but would like Fleming as he'd cover both no. 9 and 10.
Winger. We were a bit toothless going forward against Forest, so that remains a priority.
If we only got a striker and a winger with a bit of threat, I'd consider that a good window.
10.) 24 Aug 2026
24 Aug 2026 20:52:48
Leeds squad lacks depth.. If Leeds pick up 3 or even just 2 defender injuries, we are definitely struggling at the back.
11.) 24 Aug 2026
24 Aug 2026 22:10:34
We've lost a versatile fullback in Byram. We absolutely need to replace him. I'd take Max Aarons in a heartbeat right now, to be honest. Low cost, and can cover lb and rb. Justin is already having to cover at lb. What if Bogle gets a knock?
12.) 25 Aug 2026
25 Aug 2026 09:00:58
Opportunity knocks for flying wing back Wilfried Gnonto! ??
13.) 25 Aug 2026
25 Aug 2026 11:48:15
If flying wing back Wilfried Gnonto can get over his knock, that is!
14.) 26 Aug 2026
26 Aug 2026 05:53:48
RE: BV 4 regarding Leeds youth
Think we have to accept that, other than Gray, we have had a very sparse level of quality for a while now. Most of our top talent have been head hunted. I've often been critical of Farke, but on this score, you need to be competing with established players in training before you get an opportunity.
The players you name, Charlie Cresswell, Leif Davis, Max Dean, Joe Gelhardt, and Cody Drameh, have not gone on to play at the top level, and by definition have not been good enough.
At present, there doesn't appear to be anyone capable of stepping up either.
We need to establish ourselves again, and then we can stop Man City poaching our coaches and players, as the Leeds catchment is ripe with talent.