Daniel Farke shares new Leeds United transfer update after injury reveal
Leeds United will have a “calmer” final few days of the transfer window after Pascal Struijk’s injury diagnosis, Daniel Farke has said.
Farke revealed on 23 January via Graham Smyth on X, that Struijk – missing since before the Whites’ draw at Hull City on 4 January – could soon be fit again.
With Struijk set to be back in training next week, Farke suggested that while United will remain alive to potential improvements before 3 February, they’re not in “panic mode” over buying a new centre-back.
Farke said: “There are still a few positions where we could have a deeper look if there’s someone to improve our squad, and it’s exactly what we’ll do.
“But with this diagnosis, we’re not in panic mode, so a bit calmer.”
Pascal Struijk update creates Leeds United transfer twist
Despite the news that Struijk will be missing for days, rather than potentially months, is a huge boost for promotion prospects in the second half of the season, additions would still be welcome.
When fit, Struijk is arguably the first name on the United team sheet, being by far and away their best option at left-sided centre-back given Max Wober’s continued inability to stay fit for long periods.
With Wober likely to be utilised more often as a left-back – given Junior Firpo’s injury struggles and Farke’s lack of faith in Isaac Schmidt – Struijk remains the clear first choice on that side of the defence.
However, given his injury has seen Ethan Ampadu – more naturally attuned to his usual defensive midfield role – drop into the back four, adding further depth alongside Struijk and Joe Rodon wouldn’t go amiss.
Central defenders well-known to Farke have been linked with moves this window, and if the German truly wants to make his backline bullet-proof regardless of injuries, he’d be wise to force the 49ers’ hands.
In other Leeds news, the Peacocks could earn a small transfer windfall if one ex-player completes a seven-figure move.
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