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Ex-Leeds United striker expects ‘quiet January window’ for former club

Ex-Leeds United striker Noel Whelan expects a ‘quiet January window’ for his former club  as he believes there to be no plans for player incomings according to an interview with Football Insider.

The Whites are well set in the Championship with Marco Bielsa’s side being third in the Championship and on course to challenge for automatic promotion.

A lack of a clinical edge upfront has been discussed and with on-loan Arsenal man Eddie Nketiah currently out injured it leaves just Patrick Bamford as the main striker but there doesn’t appear to be any urgency to bring in January reinforcements.

With Leeds falling just short of promotion last season, Whelan fears that without additions in the transfer market, his former side could fail to get into the top flight once more. “Right now, the word coming out of Elland Road is Leeds are not looking to buy anyone in January,” Whelan said. “That would be a mistake.”

“We need another striker. Defensively, we are very good, but we are winning matches by only one goal, the margins are too tight. We need three natural centre-forwards minimum, and I don’t count Tyler Roberts as one. Clearly, Bielsa doesn’t either as he uses him in an attacking midfield position.”

“If Leeds are serious about promotion they need another striker in January. We are currently without Eddie Nketiah due to injury. What happens if Patrick Bamford gets injured at the weekend.”

“I would be very suggested if Patrick went the whole season without getting injured. His career history suggests he will at some stage.”

Whelan certainly offers some interesting views and if Leeds do want to achieve promotion this season they will need to make at least one or two additions to avoid falling short once more.

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