With the World Cup currently ongoing and all Premier League matches paused for the meantime, many might not be worrying about Leeds United's position in the table right now.
However, after a tough start to the season which has seen them bounce up and down the bottom-half of the table, and in recent weeks going from the relegation zone up to 15th after taking just 15 points from their first 14 matches, manager Jesse Marsch should be wary of how he's going to improve his squad.
And while he'll certainly make good additions in the January transfer window, there are plenty of high-quality names who's contracts will be ending with their current clubs and could be snapped up by the Whites for a great price.
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Raphael Guerreiro - Borussia Dortmund, Left-back
The first player on this list to be linked recently with a move to Elland Road, Raphael Guerreiro has been called an 'ideal fit' for Leeds and Jesse Marsch reportedly by the club itself.
A two-time DFB-Pokal winner with Dortmund, the 28-year-old has managed 37 goals and 39 assists in 206 matches for the Black and Yellows and could be the key to solving the constant left-back issue the Whites have suffered from over the past few years.
He was also a key part of the Euro 2016-winning Portugal squad, with his performances being lauded so much that he was nominated for the Young Player of the Tournament Award, that eventually went to his teammate Renato Sanches.
With his contract running down, it's entirely possible for Leeds to jump in for him as early as January but with Dortmund likely to offer him a new contract after he gets back from the World Cup with Portugal, they could face stiff resistance from the Bundesliga club.
Ben Brereton Diaz - Blackburn Rovers, Striker
Having made waves in the Championship so far with Blackburn Rovers, Ben Brereton Diaz has been of rumoured interest to Leeds a lot over the past few months.
After netting 22 league goals last season, he's already on nine in just 21 matches so far this year along with one assist and could find himself playing at Elland Road next season.
It'll be no surprise to fans of Leeds that they are interested in him but Diaz himself ruled out a move midway during the season as Blackburn try and mount a title challenge to return to the Premier League as they currently sit third in the Championship, just five points off league leaders and bitter rivals Burnley.
They might face heavy European competition for the Chilean international's services though as reports say that clubs like AC Milan, Valencia and Sevilla were all interested in trying to acquire Diaz but Elland Road could be an enticing destination if Blackburn fail to gain promotion come the end of the season.
Ryan Kent - Rangers, Winger
Ryan Kent is another player that has been on Leeds' list for a while now - and for good reason as well. With seven goal involvements for Rangers in just 13 games this season, the 26-year-old has piqued the interest of multiple clubs including the Whites.
While the Scottish side will undoubtedly try and tie him down with another contract between now and the summer transfer window, a move to the Premier League could fit in perfectly with Kent's plans as he comes into his prime years.
Kent's ability to pick out passes across the pitch, as well as cut inside resembles someone like Raphinha who Leeds lost last summer and would compliment the styles of the young players at Marsch's disposal.
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