Leeds United's search for a new boss continues with Daniel Farke among the front runners for the vacant managerial hot seat at Elland Road. The German head coach has two Championship titles to his name from his time at Norwich City.
Fresh from a spell in the Bundesliga with Borussia Monchengladbach, Farke is out of a job and a serious contender for the Whites. His Norwich City side were well known for their high-press and attack-minded play, fresh from the school of Jurgen Klopp.
The former Borussia Dortmund coach worked under the Liverpool boss and has received plenty of praise for his style of play.
Although it's been a few years since his Norwich City side last won the title, there are a number of players who could still cut it in the Championship. LeedsLive has taken a look at five players who the Whites could take a look at this summer if Farke is appointed as head coach.
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Teemu Pukki
Former Norwich City striker Teemu Pukki was once one of the most feared strikers in the Championship, scoring 88 goals in 210 appearances during an era-defining spell. The Finland international won two league titles, enjoyed two double-figure goal returns in the Premier League and took home a collection of individual awards.
At 33 years old, his best years may be behind him, but he still scored a respectable ten goals in the second tier of English football last season. He returned to competitive action earlier this week with two assists in Finland’s 2-0 Euro2024 win over Slovenia on Friday, and is set to make a decision on his future in the coming weeks.
Jamal Lewis
One touted as the next big talent destined for the Premier League, Lewis has struggled to break into the Newcastle United first-team and has been tipped for an exit this summer. The Magpies are unlikely to command a big fee and a loan move remains an option.
The Northern Ireland international was an ever-present during Farke's first title-winning campaign in the Championship in 2019-20 and is in need of a career revival.
Brandon Williams
Brandon Williams was a mainstay in Farke's Premier League side in 2021-22 but a long injury lay-off restricted Williams to just five minutes of first-team football last season with Manchester United. The 22-year-old defender looks to be taking his summer break seriously in order to avoid a repeat and was pictured training with Jesse Lingard in LA on Monday.
It remains to be seen whether Williams has a long-term future at Old Trafford with Erik Ten Hag looking to continue his rebuild at the Red Devils.
Sam Byram
Former Leeds United defender Sam Byram is a free agent after leaving the Canaries this summer. He registered 54 appearances for the Canaries, joining the side in the summer of 2019 from West Ham.
His one goal for the club came against West Brom in a 1-1 draw at home. A regular during his time with Leeds United but has found game time difficult to come by given injuries.
Bali Mumba
A slightly left-field mention. Mumba signed for Norwich from Sunderland in 2020-21 and made just six appearances under Farke.
Despite not being able to force his way into the Canaries side on a consistent basis, Mumba was among the standout performers for League One title winners Plymouth Argyle.
A player with bags of potential and still only 21-years-old. If he's deemed surplus to requirements at Carrow Road he could be an option this summer.
