Leeds United January update on Joe Willock transfer as loan deals wanted
Leeds United are likely to sanction loan moves rather than permanent transfers in the winter transfer window.
With the Whites’ PSR apparently maxed out, only a sale from the current squad could potentially change their stance on spending a fee on new arrivals in January.
Daniel Farke has prioritised attacking reinforcements at Elland Road, with the West Yorkshire outfit also keeping their eye on defensive options.
Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock has been linked with Leeds recently, and the truth surrounding the speculation has emerged.
Leeds United not looking to sign Joe Willock in January
Willock isn’t a target for the Whites despite talks regarding his exit from Newcastle, according to Leeds Live.
The news outlet reports on 8 January that the 26-year-old English midfielder isn’t a topic of conversation at Elland Road.
It’s been claimed that the West Yorkshire outfit aren’t expecting a busy window in terms of recruitment, with potentially one or two players expected to come through the doors.
It looks like the Peacocks have no intention of tinkering with their squad midway through the season, with even a bit-part player like Illan Meslier part of Farke’s plans.
The German manager has seen performances improve in recent weeks, so it makes sense he doesn’t want to change too much, and the midfield already has enough depth without Willock.
Daniel Farke may push for new transfer after loss vs Newcastle United
Farke publicly called out Lucas Perri for his mistake against Newcastle, with the Whites losing the lead three times in the 4-3 defeat.
Harvey Barnes’ 102nd-minute striker broke the hearts of Leeds supporters at St James’ Park, but there’s an argument that the goalkeeper should’ve done better.
| Appearances | 16 |
| Goals conceded | 29 |
| Goals prevented | -2.18 |
| Penalties saves | 0/4 |
| Penalties committed | 1 |
Perri has made some glaring mistakes in recent weeks, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see the West Yorkshire outfit take drastic measures with their goalkeeping department to ensure safety in the Premier League.
Meslier was dropped after his errors last season, and the former Olympique Lyon shot-stopper may be in for a similar fate, and Farke could potentially push for the signing of a new quality number one to avoid relegation.