Transfers remain a difficult subject for Daniel Farke, who is refusing to complain about the relegation clauses which are forcing Leeds United’s players out on loan. Since the middle of last week, the Whites have waved goodbye to Robin Koch, Diego Llorente and Brenden Aaronson on loan, with Rasmus Kristensen to follow in short order.
Farke is frustrated by the lack of meaningful transfer sums for any of those temporary departures, but he can only maintain the club must never allow relegation to put them in this position again. August lurks like a spectre on the horizon for the new manager too, with the uncertainty that in-season window causes.
"It’s too early to judge it (the squad) and also speak about it,” he said. “We have, of course, already lost a few players and everyone knows about the situation.