Leeds United We are known for making shrewd deals in the transfer window in recent years, signing a variety of talents who have made a huge impact on the first team.

Rafinha was one of the star players at Elland Road and went on to bring huge investment profits to the club, subsequently improving their FFP and PSR status.

Brazilian The cost was just £17 millionscore 67 appearances 17 timesleave at £55m deal Joining Catalan giants Barcelona was a move that took his career to the next level.

Tanaka Ao is just one example of a current first-team squad that has cost Bargain cost just £3.5m – Already looks like more value than paid as he has cemented himself as a regular starter Daniel Falkside.

The Japan international isn’t the only player in the first-team squad currently worth his money.

Leeds United’s current first-team stars under Daniel Farke

Wales international Ethan Ampadu has been one of the club’s best additions since their return to the Championship, playing a key role at the heart of the team.

The 24-year-old £7m was spent last summer Chelsea, from the Premier League, featured in every league game and performed well in all play-off games as they lost at the last hurdle to Southampton.

In the 2024/25 season, he suffered a knee injury, which limited his playing time. Appeared only 14 times, But he wasted no time in making his mark, leading the team in tackles per 90 games.

winger And Jamesat the same time, Costing up to £30 million His retirement from Manchester United during his time in England’s top flight was initially seen as a costly mistake during his first 18 months at Yorkshire.

However, he has proven to be worth every penny over the past few months, playing a huge role in Falke’s ambitions to end the club’s stay in the Championship and return to the promised land. effect.

James has scored Six goals and three assists He has made 20 appearances so far, second most in the Leeds squad behind Dutch striker Joel Pirro.

January presents the club with another opportunity to strengthen their squad to aid promotion, including signing a player who could become their version of a Welsh star.

The player who could be Leeds United’s next Dan James

A number of attacking players have joined the Whites this month and could partner James in the final third of Farke’s side.

Louie Barry and Dor Turgeman Both have been mentioned as potential additions But neither of the aforementioned pair have come close to moving to Yorkshire since the window opened.

However, the moves of a number of other players have also been touted, including the Tottenham Hotspur defender Ben DavisThey are free to leave despite the recent defensive injury crisis.

One report over the past few days claimed that white people “Strong push for action The 31-year-old has made just four appearances in the Premier League this season.

Davis, previously known as "sensationalSky Sports’ Michael Bridge says he could link up with James – following in his footsteps, leaving a top-flight team where he wasn’t first choice and then making an impact at Elland Road.

Such a move would connect him with a host of compatriots including James, Ampadu and Joe Rodon, giving him the tools to improve Falk’s promotion chances.

Davis averages points per game The pass rate is 91% He has won 2.7 aerial duels per 90 so far, making him the perfect defensive option – capable of keeping the ball while being solid defensively, two key components of the German’s philosophy.

The club may already have a host of key defensive options, but you can’t discount a player like the Welshman.

The defender’s move will inject extra strength into the title race and prepare the Whites for a return to the Premier League next year.

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