Leeds United’s Football Director Gives Hints About January Business: Where Bielsa Might Need Options?

”We need intelligence, I can say that it will be a quiet market for Leeds. We have information and ideas, but I believe little in the winter market. Only 25 per cent of winter shots are successful, it’s incredible.”

Orta also added that it’s the year of continuity, indicating further that the club is going to trust the current crop of players to deliver results, instead of bringing in more options.

The Whites don’t have a large squad, and they rely heavily on player’s versatility when injuries hit them. For instance, Stuart Dallas has played at right-back, central midfield and left-back already this season. Some might argue that using players in various positions isn’t the right way to fill gaps in the squad, and they would probably want specialist players in every area. However, Bielsa clearly has his own way of working, and it is unlikely that it will change over the course of the season.

Where might Leeds need options?

We believe that the Whites might look to bring in a new emergency goalkeeper if Casilla is handed a lengthy ban regarding his case of abusing Jonathan Leko.

The club might look to add another wide option as Jack Clarke is likely to return to Tottenham in January. However, we won’t be surprised if the club doesn’t go on to replace him as Clarke hasn’t even been used as a substitute so far in the Championship. If Nketiah goes on to leave, which is a remote possibility at the moment, then we might see the club making a significant move in January.

Hopefully, the core of the United squad remains fit as Orta has clearly indicated that the Whites are unlikely to do much business in January.