AdminAs the January transfer window enters its final stretch, Leeds United manager Daniel Farke is growing increasingly eager to bring in new signings before the February 3 deadline. Despite initially expecting a quiet window, Farke has identified three key positions that need strengthening, and the club is now linked to new players on a daily basis. The memory of last year’s underwhelming January window, which saw only one signing in Connor Roberts, is likely still fresh in Farke’s mind. Meanwhile, Ipswich Town’s successful promotion last season was fueled in part by their savvy winter signings, which provided them with the necessary depth to secure a top-two finish.
Leeds are now embroiled in a three-way battle with Everton and Sheffield United to sign Botafogo midfielder Danilo Barbosa for a bargain fee of £2m. According to reports, Botafogo are willing to sell Barbosa permanently, as his contract is set to expire at the end of the year and the club wants to avoid losing him for free. The 28-year-old midfielder has an impressive resume, having played for top-tier clubs in Brazil, Portugal, Spain, France, and Belgium, including Valencia, Braga, OGC Nice, and Standard Liege. He has also made 96 appearances for Botafogo in Brazil. With a fee of just £2m, Barbosa could be a valuable addition to Leeds’ squad, and the club will be hoping to secure his signature before the transfer window closes. The competition for Barbosa’s signature is heating up, with Leeds, Everton, and Sheffield United all vying for the midfielder’s services.
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