Despite being just hours away from the January transfer window opening, we know very little about who Leeds United will be going after next month.
Of course, there have been whispers about players such as Sam Cosgrove, Che Adams and Glen Kamara, but the only man who has been labelled as a ‘definite target’ is Rhian Brewster.
However, recent reports suggest Leeds aren’t looking likely to land the Liverpool youngster at this point after The Athletic suggested that he’s in talks with Swansea City over a loan move to Wales.
It’s a bit disheartening to hear that the only ‘definite target’ you know about might be headed elsewhere, but this could actually be a blessing in disguise.
Brewster is a talented player, there’s no denying that. The very fact he’s contributed to 23 goals in 28 appearances for Liverpool’s U23s sums that up.
That being said, he’s only ever played two senior matches, and with Leeds battling it out at the top of the Championship, he’s not exactly the type of player you’d want to come in for that scenario.
Brewster is simply untested at senior level, and he would be coming into such a high-pressure situation where pretty much everyone at the club won’t accept anything other than promotion.
Swansea are a side that’s in a position where they’re able to gamble as they’re knocking on the door of the playoffs, knowing that one good roll of the dice could see them seal a top-six spot.
With one target out the way, Leeds can focus their efforts in securing someone more experienced and with better know-how of the division.
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