James Justin add-ons agreed as Leeds United medical details emerge for new transfer
Leeds look set to complete the signing of Leicester star James Justin.
Daniel Farke is desperate for cover in the full-back positions, as Jayden Bogle and Gabriel Gudmundsson are his only trusted options at Leeds right now.
The likes of Isaac Schmidt and Sam Bryam are not trusted to step up to the Premier League level, and Leeds felt that they needed a new option.
Now, the priority can turn to other areas of the squad in the final few days of the transfer window, as the 49ers attempt to give Farke the best chance of staying up.
Justin appears to be the first step of that.
James Justin has already had Leeds medical
Leeds had halted their pursuit of Justin due to an injury that he suffered, but it appears that the move is not only back on, but imminent.
Sky Sports Journalist Zinny Boswell claimed on 24 August that Justin has already completed his medical ahead of the proposed move, and that the injury was not found to be anything serious.
He stated that the deal will cost the Whites an initial £8million, with an extra £2m in potential add-ons.
https://x.com/zinnyboswell/status/1959704559909028135What can James Justin bring to Leeds?
Justin is an experienced Premier League star, with 99 appearances in the division for the Foxes so far in his career.
He has notched four goals and seven assists in the top-flight, so could help the Whites in their attacking endeavours.
However, his major strength is his defensive ability, as he boasts significant pace and is strong when he is forced to intervene, as well as being good in the air.
Strengths
- Pace: Helps him out in attacking and defensive situations as he can bomb forward and make it back to defend
- Interceptions: His ability to read the game provides him with the opportunity to make interceptions
- Aerial duels: Strong in the air for his height, which will be an asset for the Whites
Weaknesses:
- Injury history: A serious knee injury from 2021 has been a recurring issue
- Defensive positioning: Can get caught out of position
His versatility will be crucial for Farke, as he can operate on either flank, meaning that he could play back up to Bogle and Gudmundsson, rather than just one.
Squad depth will be vital for the Peacocks as they try to maintain their place in the division, and adding an experienced player cannot be a bad move.
It would be a really smart acquisition from the 49ers, but Farke still needs more reinforcements, as shown by the heavy defeat to Arsenal on 24 August.
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