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title: "Leeds: Phil Hay doesn’t expect January signings"
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published: "2021-10-08T17:40:59Z"
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# Leeds: Phil Hay doesn’t expect January signings

**Leeds United will only make new signings in the January transfer window if their season is in dire straits, according to reliable journalist Phil Hay.**

### The Lowdown: Iffy start to the season

The Whites impressed hugely in the Premier League last season, finishing ninth in their first year back in the top-flight and playing some eye-catching football along the way.

The 2021/22 campaign has been a struggle to date, however, with Marcelo Bielsa’s side plagued by injuries in defence and picking up just one win, which came at home to Watford last weekend.

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### The Latest: Hay gives transfer update

There could arguably be a need to make January reinforcements in order to freshen up the squad, but that appears to be unlikely.

According to [*The Athletic*](https://theathletic.com/2871107/2021/10/07/leeds-united-mailbag-phillips-new-deal-january-signings-and-chicken-nuggets/)‘s Hay, it would be a surprise if any new faces came in midway through the season:

> “But January? I’m not convinced the club will do much in January unless the league position is causing acute concern.
>
> “From my perspective, if the season is in hand at the turn of the year, then I’d hold off and gear up for a major midfield addition when the season ends. I think we can all see that it has to be done.”

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### The Verdict: Wait until the summer

While Leeds’ tough start will naturally lead to calls for new signings, there is no need to go overboard, with Bielsa having a strong squad at his disposal.

As Hay alludes to, unless the Whites are suddenly hit with a bigger form crisis or many more injuries, they would be better off waiting until next summer, rather than potentially rushing into a signing.

January is notorious for panic signings of overpriced players, and Victor Orta and co are surely working on a long-term strategy rather than throwing darts at a board – just look at their recent interest in teenage starlet [Mateo Joseph](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-transfer-rumours/leeds-united-personal-terms-agreed-for-espanyol-starlet/).

***In other news, one Leeds player should be fit to face Southampton next weekend. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-kalvin-phillips-should-be-fit-for-southampton/).***