Following their relegation from the Premier League after three seasons at the top of the football league, Leeds United had a summer of transition.
It was a busy transfer window at Elland Road with several departures and arrivals. The Whites hired German manager Daniel Farke to guide the route back to the top division.
Joe Rodon, Joel Piroe, Glen Kamara, Ilia Gruev, Djed Spence, Sam Byram, Karl Darlow, Jaidon Anthony, and Ethan Ampadu all came through the door to bolster the manager’s squad.
However, the ex-Norwich City chief also lost a host of first-team options as the likes of Robin Koch, Max Wober, Jack Harrison, Luis Sinisterra, and Rodrigo, among others, moved on – either on loan or permanently.
Leeds lost a significant goal threat from out wide when they allowed Harrison to join Everton on loan, with an option to buy, and it remains unlikely that Dan James will be able to step up in that respect, as the Welsh forward has scored once in nine Championship outings this term.
Farke could, therefore, need to dip into the market in January to finally replace the ex-Manchester City winger and Amad Diallo could emerge as the perfect option.
The Mirror reported that the Whites were interested in signing the Manchester United forward on loan for the 2023/24 campaign during the summer transfer window.
He spent the 2022/23 season on loan with Sunderland and Leeds were hoping to snap up a proven performer at this level to bolster their squad following their relegation from the top-flight.
However, a knee injury in pre-season for the Red Devils put any temporary move on ice and the Whites were unable to complete a swoop for the exciting attacker.
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