Will Butcher

Brenden Aaronson was one of eight players to leave Leeds United on loan using Victor Orta's relegation clause in the summer of 2023, but only one of two to return to Elland Road this summer.

Leeds United are straight back into the thick of Championship action and the busy Christmas period when The Whites return from the November international break.

Ethan Ampadu was initially expected to be sidelined until the new year with his knee injury, but Daniel Farke might be able to call on the Wales star sooner rather than later.

Daniel Farke has had to tend plenty of injuries at Leeds United already this season, more than the club's fair share but the German has still guided Leeds into the mix for automatic promotion.

There were a number of players strongly linked with a move to Leeds United in the summer that failed to get a move despite The 49ers making bids left, right and centre.

Leeds United are already being linked with new left-sided defenders ahead of the January window with Junior Firpo's long-term future in doubt – and one player could be tempted by a move.

Leeds United currently sit in third place in the Championship table after 15 games, a third of the way into the 2024-25 campaign with Daniel Farke's side hell-bent on promotion.

Daniel Farke has made it clear in the past that he is not a big fan of making January additions to his Leeds United side, but Leeds are being linked with a few options ahead of the winter window.

Leeds United are not in action until the end of next week with a trip to Swansea in place for November 24, but Ethan Ampadu has been full of praise for two Elland Road stars.

He's excited.