In January, Leeds United must replace Djed Spence with one of these two players – View
Leeds United unexpectedly terminated Djed Spence’s loan this week, sending him back to Tottenham and leaving the club with little cover at right-back.
primary Leeds United could have made more work for themselves in a January window where the primary priority had to be securing incomings.
Full-back was a depth issue before the window opened, and it’s now an even bigger problem for Daniel Farke to solve in the remaining weeks of January.
Djed Spence remembered
On Thursday, it was revealed that Leeds had decided to end Djed Spence’s loan, sending him back to North London with Tottenham:
Leeds now have Luke Ayling and 17-year-old midfielder Archie Gray as their only options on the right side of defense, with Sam Byram perhaps ready to cover there once he regains fitness.
Here, we examine at two players who Leeds must consider in order to fill Spence’s loan slot…
Nottingham Forest’s Neco Williams
Farke has repeatedly stated his appreciation for Welsh players, therefore it stands to reason that Leeds will replace Spence with someone from Rob Page’s side.
Nottingham Forest’s Neco Williams, who has battled for regular playing time recently, could make sense for Leeds in replacing Spence on a like-for-like basis.
With Dan James adding to his assist count last time out, the 22-year-old can play on either channel but has a nasty delivery that might be very handy on the right.
Williams requires more playing time, and the Reds’ depth at full-back means he isn’t receiving it at the City Ground.
What is the most crucial signing in January?
TEAMtalk reported in December that Leeds were one of a few clubs interested in Liverpool’s Conor Bradley, which didn’t make much sense considering the depth we had at the time.
However, such a deal would be prudent for Leeds today, given that the full-back was previously on loan at Bolton in League One last season, where he excelled.
Because he shares a position with Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool, his playing time will always be limited, and he will be eager to obtain a greater opportunity after defeating League One opposition.
A loan for the Liverpool teenager would benefit all parties.
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