All the latest transfer news coming out of Elland Road about Leeds United.
With the transfer market officially open, Leeds United may have a busy January in terms of departures as well as arrivals.
The Whites are one of the favorites to get promoted this season, and their first second-tier campaign in more than three years is off to a strong start. Under Daniel Farke’s direction, they are currently ranked fourth in the Championship.
With many players in Leeds’ roster eager to continue their careers in the top tier and others needing to be moved on to help reduce the salary bill at Elland Road, the club had an extremely busy summer in terms of departures and recruitment.
United Airlines – 2023/24 Departures
Name of Player
Affirmed
Loan versus Permanent
Adams Tyler
Bournemouth AFC
Permanent (cost associated)
Rodrigo Moreno
Al-Rayyan
Permanent (cost associated)
Robin Koch
Frankfurt, E.
Credit
Max Wober
Mercedes-Benz Monchengladbach
Credit
Robert Tyler
City of Birmingham
Enduring
Adam Forsha
Norwich, New Hampshire
Enduring
Joel Roberts
Al-Qadsiah
Enduring
Aaronson, Brendan
Union Berlin
Credit
Harrison Jack
Everton
Credit
Harrison Jack
Everton
Credit
Luis Sinisterra
Bournemouth AFC
Loan (buying option)
Kristensen Rasmus
AS Roma
Credit
Marc Roca
Actual Betis
Credit
Greenwood Sam
Middlesbrough
Credit
Cody Drameh
City of Birmingham
Loan (buying option)
Sonny Perkins
United Oxford
Credit
McKennie Weston
Juventus
Loan Termination
Enduring
Joel Roberts
Al-Qadsiah
Enduring
Aaronson, Brendan
Union Berlin
Credit
Harrison Jack
Everton
Credit
Signings are going to be on the agenda again for Farke and the club’s hierarchy, and matters on the pitch during the second half of the campaign could be dictated by what is to come in the market.
With that in mind, here we look at some of the latest transfer news and biggest headlines coming out of Elland Road in the meantime.
Southampton, Sheffield United, and Rangers join Leeds in race for Ben Johnson
This month, Southampton will compete with Leeds for West Ham United defender Ben Johnson.
Football Insider claims that the 23-year-old may leave the London Stadium on loan before the transfer deadline on February 1st.
According to Phil Hay of The Athletic, Leeds is interested in acquiring the full-back this month. However, other rumors indicate that Sheffield United is also interested in acquiring Johnson as they strive to stay in the top division.
The Scottish powerhouse Rangers is also eager to sign the Hammers defender.
Joe Gelhardt is coveted by West Bromwich Albion
The most recent Championship team to express interest in Leeds’ Joe Gelhardt is West Bromwich Albion.
The Leeds young player is eager to join the Baggies this month, according to Alan Nixon via Patreon. Carlos Corberan, the manager, has experience with the player from his time as Elland Road’s assistant manager.
The 21-year-old is apparently eager to be loaned to Albion, but Nixon says Leeds wants to pay his salary in full should he go to a possible contender for promotion.
As a matter of fact, the Leeds forward is drawing a lot of interest thus far. In recent weeks, Plymouth Argyle and Blackburn Rovers have both been mentioned in connection with Gelhardt.
