Christmas arrivals are being finalised at the North Pole, but Victor Orta and Leeds United are picking through their own list of desirables ahead of the New Year. The festive season sees a lot of people wind down, but Orta and his recruitment department are fully aware every day matters in the run-up to January.
It’s plain for everyone to see, including those, importantly, in the Elland Road boardroom, Jesse Marsch needs a left-back and a striker next month. If those positions are not tended to before February 1, it’s going to be easy to point the finger if Leeds then struggle through the spring.
Pascal Struijk has held the fort admirably, but it’s clear he is not a natural left-back United can rely on if they want to maximise their team’s potential. Meanwhile, Junior Firpo’s problems with form and fitness make it a necessity for fresh blood in that corner of the field.
