Transfer Analysis
Analysis: The three positions Leeds United must strengthen this summer
A data-led look at where Daniel Farke's squad needs reinforcement ahead of next season.
Priya Shah · 6 July 2026 · 7 min read
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Leeds United's first season back in the Premier League has been a success by most measures, but a closer look at squad depth points to three areas Daniel Farke will want strengthened before the club's second top-flight campaign.
The clearest need is at right-back, where injury to Jayden Bogle earlier in the season left Leeds short of natural cover and forced a makeshift solution in midfield.
A backup striker capable of leading the line in Joel Piroe's absence is the second priority, with Mateo Joseph's continued development offering encouragement but not yet a guarantee of Premier League-standard output over a full season.
Finally, depth at centre-back remains thin beyond the first-choice pairing, an issue that would be badly exposed by a single serious injury during a congested run of fixtures.