Leeds can forget about Louie Barry by signing a sensational £4m 'monster'

Leeds United They can be fairly satisfied with their position in championship The schedule heading into the second half of the season with Daniel FarkSide sat in first place.

Their target ahead of the 2024/25 season was automatic promotion, having lost in the final last year, and they are currently on track to achieve that.

However, they are just one point behind Sheffield United and Burnley in second and third, meaning they are just one step away from potentially being in the play-off places.

As you can see in the highlights above, Leeds could have been three points ahead of their rivals after the weekend if they had not let a 3-1 lead slip by Hull in the final 10 minutes.

The Whites know that they will need to improve their performance in the upcoming matches if they want to avoid relegation to the play-offs, which happened last season.

Farke and his recruitment team could look to use the January transfer window, which opened for business last week, to strengthen the squad ahead of the promotion round.

Leeds are eyeing January additions

According to Daily Mail OnlineLeeds are serious about diving into the market to ensure they have a squad ready to earn automatic promotion over the line in the second half of the campaign.

The report claims that a centre-back, full-back, midfielder and striker are all on the agenda for the Whites, who could make up to four signings before the February deadline, as they look to leave Farke with plenty of options. To choose from across the park.

There is no mention of any Leeds goals in the top three, although reports from elsewhere have suggested they are linked with the Hoffenheim striker. Mirjim Berishacentral defender Ben GodfreyAnd Nottingham Forest are outcast Andrew Omobamidele.

Daily Mail Online However, it is revealed that Maccabi Tel Aviv striker Dor Tajman and Aston Villa youngster Louie Barry are both on the club's radar as potential additions going forward.

However, it looks like Leeds will miss out on Barry moving into Alan Nixon's role, Via his website on PatreonIt was reported that Derby County is close to signing a deal with the striker.

It has been claimed that the Rams could win the race for his signature because they can offer him guaranteed playing time week in and week out, which would not be the case if he joined one of the top sides – including Leeds – in the Championship this month.

It is unfortunate that the West Yorkshire side are unlikely to strike a deal for the former Barcelona and West Brom player, as he has enjoyed a strong first half of the season.

Louis Barry's level this season

The 21-year-old star spent the first half of the 2024/25 season on loan with Stockport County in League One and has shown his attacking qualities week after week with the Third Division side.

Barry caught the attention of Leeds, as well as Derby and others, due to his impressive goalscoring output while playing out wide on the left or through the middle for Stockport, and contributed to 15 goals in 23 Appearances in the league.

As you can see in the table above, the English gem rarely missed a 'big chance' to score but was not prolific when it came to creating opportunities for his teammates to score.

However, Barry has yet to prove he can step up and do so in the Championship, after just five months of strong performances in the third tier of English football, and it remains to be seen whether or not he will be able to translate. His offensive threat to the second level.

Leeds can now move on from the Aston Villa youngster by focusing their efforts on signing the other striker on their radar this month – Dor Turgeman.

Why should Leeds sign Dor Turjeman?

First up is the 21-year-old star, who is said to be available for The fee is around £4 million This month, he will reach a permanent deal and comes in as a long-term option for Farke, while Barry will only be a short-term solution.

Translator who was He described it as “very exciting” By Kay Watson of The Rangers Journal He still has plenty of time to develop and hone his skills, at 21-years-old, and could become a project player for the manager to work on over the coming years.

The Israeli international's form for Maccabi Tel Aviv so far this season suggests that he could come as a strong addition to the German coach's squad to bolster their attacking options ahead of the second half of the season.

While he, like Barry, has not played in the tournament before, Tajjim has played at a higher level in the Europa League this season and has contributed with… One goal and one “big opportunity” created. In four starts, yet Three goals in four Matches in the qualifying stage.

This shows that he has the ability to influence matches against quality opposition, while the young gem, described by Maccabi Tel Aviv coach Zarko Lazetic as “A monster on the fieldHe was also a star in his club's local football.

As you can see in the table above, Turgeman has contributed 13 goals and created “big chances” in nine Israeli Premier League matches so far this season.

These stats show he has scored ten goals in 17 starts in all competitions, which goes along with the eight 'big chances' he created, which indicates the kind of quality he can provide in the final third.

So, Farke and Leeds could forget all about Barry by sealing a £4m deal for Turgeman, who could offer greater quality on the pitch – given his European exploits – while also coming in as a permanent long-term solution for the club.