What we learned about Leeds United as deceiving final transfer window figures emerge

The transfer window has ended with Leeds United now knowing the full state of their squad.

It has been a busy summer of both incomings and outgoings at Elland Road, and Daniel Farke will be delighted to finally have certainty in LS11.

Deadline day was filled with lots of drama involving Leeds, with a late push for winger Jean-Matteo Bahoya getting over the line, allowing Wilfried Gnonto to finalise his move to Fiorentina.

Elsewhere, Leeds added Melvin Bard to their squad to bring much-needed left-back cover to Elland Road.

A back-up or competition for Gabriel Gudmundsson was absolutely needed, with those two transfers bringing a final number to Leeds' spending total.

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How much have Leeds spent in the transfer window?

Leeds were active in the market throughout the summer, seeing seven new names come through the doors of Thorp Arch.

Seven additions is by no means a few amount of signings, but the figures from the transfer window will deceive you over their business.

As shared by football finance expert Kieran Maguire, the Whites actually ranked 14th for biggest spenders in the Premier League with a total of £93million.

On the surface, that reveal would typically extract concern, but if you look beyond the figures, it proves that the 49ers have Leeds in the right direction.

Especially when they also received £31m to bring their net spend down.

How Leeds' transfer figures are deceiving

Despite the relatively low value of the spending, Leeds have managed to solve a majority of their squad issues.

James Trafford and Tarik Muharemovic already look to be adapting incredibly well for the Whites, and have improved the starting XI.

Michael Zetterer has arrived to provide cover and deputise behind Trafford.

While Harry Wilson's quality is known, despite a slow start to life at his new club so far.

Nico Elvedi was also brought in providing much-needed experience and depth at the back.

While Bard eases the reliance on Gudmundsson throughout the season, with Bahoya an exciting attacking option.

Ideally, the Peacocks would have liked to bring in another number nine, but they have the options to deal without one.

Yes, Leeds have not spent as much as their other Premier League counterparts, but they have spent smart.

And ultimately, that is what will truly matter, with the 49ers needing deserved praise.