Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has revealed that the club is considering the possibility of signing a free agent to bolster their midfield options in the coming weeks. After injuries to key players like Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev, Farke admitted that the club needs additional depth in the engine room. However, he clarified that any potential signings would be made quickly, with a decision expected within the next two weeks. “It won’t last more weeks. It will not be end of November. It would be quickly, if at all,” Farke stated, according to **Leeds Live**.
Farke emphasized that the club’s strategy would be to find a player who is not only a good footballer but also fully committed to the challenge at Leeds. He pointed out that the signing would need to be a sensible and financially viable deal, as Leeds are committed to running the club in a sustainable manner. Despite the urgency, Farke assured that the decision would be carefully considered to ensure it fits the club’s long-term plans.
Leeds are currently relying on Joe Rothwell and Ao Tanaka as their primary midfielders, but with Ampadu and Gruev both sidelined, the club faces the risk of being short-handed in the midfield. Youngster Charlie Crew has been brought into the fold, but Farke is cautious about overloading the teenager.
One potential candidate, Cheikhou Kouyate, was rumored to be joining Leeds, but reports suggest he failed his medical, leaving the club to explore other options. The next few weeks will be crucial for Farke, who is hoping to secure reinforcements to keep the team competitive .
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