Leeds United look to be getting business done early in the transfer market as they take lessons from a dreadful season and a litany of injuries. A deal for 21-year-old attacker Brendan Aaronson was wrapped up as soon as Premier League survival was confirmed, and Rasmus Kristensen - who was with Aaronson at RB Salzburg last season - looks set to sign in the coming days.
The extent to which the Whites collapsed last season, however, suggests this is far from job done for Victor Orta. It is common knowledge that the club are looking for a striker to compete with Joe Gelhardt and Patrick Bamford, while reinforcements in central midfield are desperately needed and have been for some time. There is also the possibility that Leeds will have to replace one or both of Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips.
And while Jesse Marsch’s apparent tendency to lean into the Red Bull teams makes sense, Victor Orta doesn’t have to look overseas to find top talent. The Championship is becoming a more valuable market every year: See Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze, Marc Guehi and Michael Olise. See Chelsea’s Mason Mount and Reece James. See Ollie Watkins, Jarrod Bowen and James Maddison.
