Leeds are pushing hard to sign “sensational” PL talent

Leeds United they are known for shrewd dealings in the transfer window in recent years, signing various talents who have made a big impact on the first team.

Raphinha was one of the players who played at Elland Road before earning the club a big return on their investment – which later improved their FFP and PSR status.

Brazilian it costs just £17 millionscoring 17 times in 67 appearancesleaving in a deal worth £55m to join Catalan giants Barcelona in a move that took his career to the next level.

Ao Tanaka is just one example within the current first team line-up, costing a bargain fee of just £3.5m – already looks to be worth more than the fee paid as he has cemented himself as a regular starter in the Daniel Farkefrom the side.

The Japan international isn’t the only current first-team player worth every penny of his transfers.

Leeds’ current first team stars under Daniel Farke

Welsh international Ethan Ampadu has been one of the club’s best signings since returning to the Championship, playing a key role at the heart of the team.

24 year old cost £7m last summer from Premier League side Chelsea, appearing in every single league game, along with every play-off game as they fell at the final hurdle against Southampton.

In the 2024/25 season. he suffered a knee injury that limited him only 14 performances, but he wasted no time in making his mark, claiming the most tackles on 90 of any player in the side.

Winger Dan Jamesmeanwhile, they cost a staggering £30 million from Manchester United during their time in the top flight, it initially looked like a costly mistake during his first 18 months in Yorkshire.

However, in the last few months he has shown he is worth every penny, playing a big part in Farke’s ambitions to end the club’s stay in the Championship and return to the promised land.

James cut in six goals and three assists in his 20 appearances to date, the second most in the Leeds squad behind Dutch striker Joel Piroe.

January presents another opportunity for the club to strengthen the squad to help progress, including signing one player who could be their version of a Welsh star.

A player who could be Leeds’ next Dan James

Various attacking players have been touted with moves to join the Whites as early as this month, potentially partnering James inside the final third for Farke’s men.

Louie Barry and Dor Turgeman did both have been mentioned as potential additions since the window opened, but neither of the aforementioned pair have yet come close to moving to Yorkshire.

However, a number of other players have been touted with moves, including the Tottenham Hotspur defender Ben Davieswho could be free to leave despite the recent defensive crisis with injuries.

A report of the last few days claimed that the Whites were ‘a strong push’ for movement for the 31-year-old, who has only made four appearances in the Premier League this season.

Davies, who was formerly called “sensational” by Sky Sports’ Michael Bridge, could be linked with James – following in his footsteps by leaving the Premier League side, where he is not first choice, before making an impact at Elland Road.

Such a move could see him link up with a number of compatriots, including James, Ampadu and Joe Rodon – who have the tools to boost Farke’s chances going forward.

Davies has an average of a 91% success rate to date, winning 2.7 aerial duels per 90, making him the perfect defensive option – capable of the ball while solid in defence, two key components of the German’s philosophy.

The club may already have plenty of key defensive options on the books, but you just can’t turn your nose up at a player of the Welshman’s quality.

A move for the defender would inject the extra quality needed to challenge for the title, while also preparing the Whites for a potential return to the Premier League next year.