Leeds watch Trafford, Fernandes and Manchester City fallout
Leeds walked away from Shea Charles after Southampton’s price exceeded club valuations. Robbie Evans said January business is unlikely unless injuries, exits or an emergency change plans.
Leeds could gain an edge before Manchester United visit Elland Road on 18 October, with Bruno Fernandes managing an injury issue and missing Portugal's game against Norway.
Former Leeds defender Diego Llorente said Raphinha 'surprised' him at Elland Road and believes the ex-Leeds winger is now a serious Ballon d'Or candidate after his blistering form.
Ronaldo Vieira said he never expected to leave Leeds in 2018 and thought he might 'maybe one day come back', but his injury-hit career makes a return to Elland Road unlikely.
Leeds are unlikely to revive interest in Pavel Sulc, despite fresh links, with the club satisfied after signing wide options and no sign of a £35m move for the Czech attacker.
Leeds could pursue compensation after the findings against Manchester City, with a reported starting point of £10.3m in lost merit payments, though any claim would be lengthy and separate.
Thomas Tuchel said James Trafford will keep his England place against the Czech Republic after the 3-2 loss to Spain, hoping the Leeds goalkeeper can 'prove a point' and challenge Jordan Pickford.
Leeds could return from the break with Jean-Matteo Bahoya sharper, Jaka Bijol pushing for a regular role and Dan James needing to raise his level before Arsenal.
Leeds defender Saka Bijol defended Slovenia teammate Benjamin Sesko after Wayne Rooney questioned his injury, prompting the former Manchester United striker to apologise for 'misjudging' him.
Carrick Njinko has made a flying start for Leeds Under-21s, scoring freely in Premier League 2 and emerging as an academy attacker who could force his way into Daniel Farke’s plans.
