Daniel Farke lifts the lid on ideal positions he would like to sign

Leeds United are fighting for promotion but are yet to make a signing in the January transfer window.

But Whites boss Daniel Farke has provided the clearest indication of the areas he wants to strengthen should new names arrive.

Indeed, Leeds are sitting top of the Championship table, but fans want to ensure a Premier League return is all but sealed. And that, they feel, can be done in the winter window.

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Farke has always approached the January transfer window with caution but has begun to lift the lid on the kind of profile he wants at the Yorkshire Club.

Ahead of Monday’s game against Burnley, Farke addressed the importance of strengthening, particularly in two positions that have been affected by recent injuries. Additionally, some of their star names, Wilfried Gnonto, could be sold mid-season.

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The head coach said through the Yorkshire Afternoon Post: “At this moment we have two fit strikers: Joel Piroe and Mateo Joseph. It would be exceptional to have Patrick Bamford available at full pace. It will be out for two more weeks. We will evaluate the central and forward position.

“The rule is quite clear: the quality has to be correct, we will not just add a number. It has to be of adequate quality, then the character has to adapt to the group, the attitude at the top level and the third thing is that the player is affordable. Three things must come together to make a signature.

“If there is a solution, we will do this. I can rule out that there is a player on January 31, or his club has agreed a transfer fee or a loan fee with four clubs, and chooses who pays the highest salary, I don’t believe in this.

“I want the right quality and determination and fully committed to what we want to achieve here at Leeds United.”