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Leeds United’s transfer window activity ensures that Daniel Farke has two or more players for most positions in his 4-2-3-1 system, but it also prevents any U21 gems from being promoted.
Eight summer arrivals, including Joe Rodon, Largie Ramazani, and Ao Tanaka, have given Farke a Leeds squad that not only has Premier League talent, but also plenty of depth in most positions.
Another centre-back, possibly a no.10, could have neatly topped off a solid window in which Farke and the Leeds transfer team were compelled to rebuild the squad.
However, in some situations, more than two players compete for the starting spot. Farke has four alternatives up top, with Patrick Bamford back from a hamstring injury and Joel Piroe regaining form.
However, the immense depth eliminates any chance of any U21 player being promoted to the first squad. Luca Thomas has four goals in four games for Scott Gardner’s Leeds United second team.
Luca Thomas deserves a shot with Leeds as his impressive form continues.
The Thorp Arch academy is well-known for producing top talent, whether through signing players from rival academies as teenagers or developing their own local stars like as £40 million Tottenham Hotspur youngster Archie Gray.
