Leeds United According to recent reports, formal talks over the signing of a Serie A striker are now expected to take place during the January transfer window.

Falke confirms Leeds United’s January plans

Since there were rumors Daniel Falk At risk of losing their Elland Road job, Leeds United have been one of the most impressive teams in the Premier League Premier League. The Germans’ decision to switch to a 5-3-2 formation was genius and a huge success. Unlocking the best of Dominic Calvert-Lewin Ever since Carlo Ancelotti took charge of Everton.

As things stand, the Whites are six points clear of the relegation zone and have a chance to widen the gap to nine points in their recent 3-3 draw with Liverpool.

Success at Anfield would put Leeds in dreamland heading into the new year and on a path to survival that would have been an impossible task for the promoted teams before them.

However, Falke is clear there is still a long way to go and knows how important it is to get the current group together next month.

He told reporters: “I talk to my players every day and we’re in close dialogue, but I’m not planning on letting any player leave our group because it’s a tight group.

“I don’t believe in working with a big group because that’s important for unity, togetherness and spirit. We can maybe improve our group further but no one close to the first team will leave.”

But that doesn’t mean there won’t be changes in the other direction. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, broadcast by Sports Witness, Leeds United are now expected to submit a bid to sign Tati Castellanos Departing from Lazio next month.

Leeds United expected to submit bid for Castellanos

The 27-year-old forward hopes to leave Lazio in January, with the Italian club reportedly placing a €30m (£26m) price tag on his signature.

It would be a steep price for a team like Leeds United, but one that the Whites could offer if they are persuaded by the Argentinian before next month’s transfer window.

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Now that their system lends itself to two forwards, the prospect of a partnership between Castellanos and Calvert-Lewin is also worth considering.

While Castellanos has struggled in front of goal, scoring just two goals in Serie A so far this season, he has impressed in terms of creativity – setting up three goals for his teammates.

Calvert-LeVine will only benefit from this. The former Everton man has proven this season that he can score when he puts in a good performance, so adding another creator to Falke’s side certainly won’t do Leeds any harm.

However, for a price tag of over £25m, the Whites are looking for more than just a striker who has scored just twice this season.