A lot of Leeds fans have responded to a transfer update from Graham Smyth.
The writer for the Yorkshire Evening Post has claimed that Leeds have contingency plans in place in case anything happens with Eddie Nketiah, Jack Clarke, and Kiko Casilla in January.
This is because both Clarke and Nketiah are likely to be recalled by their parent clubs, and Casilla could receive a ban.
Who would you be more disappointed about losing?
Nketiah
Clarke
This update has worried some Whites supporters.
Nketiah, Casilla and Clarke are the ifs.
Leeds have plans in place for each. https://t.co/NR4DnoQj3G
— Graham Smyth (@GrahamSmyth) December 5, 2019
Clarke can go as far as I’m concerned .
Nketiah will go unless he starts games this month.
Leeds would be bonkers not to dip into the market a get a few in as that’s what cost is last season— jon rosten (@jonro1465) December 5, 2019
Leeds have contingency plans in place, but none of them involve spending any money!
— Jon (@JATB1990) December 5, 2019
Don’t say that Graham
— john smith (@harfitz01) December 5, 2019
A pound to a pinch of salt, if Eddie leaves Bamford will get injured shortly after, we never have things straight forward.
— Kevin Fillingham (@kevbensam) December 6, 2019
So our transfer policy is a shambles yet again. Next we will hear cheers if we keep those players! An absolute disgrace. Learned nothing from last season. Owner is a fraud who should sell and sell now. #RadzOUT
— ??ChatLUFC?? (@ChatLUFC) December 6, 2019
Other Leeds fans are expecting Clarke and Nketiah to go back to London.
Eddie and Clarke are both off. Obvious really. Parent clubs need them playing. Could cost us
— Craig Hartgen (@hartgen) December 5, 2019
Eddie will go back, Clarke may aswell go back, have to see what goes on with Casilla.
— Josh Holden (@JoshuaHolden93) December 5, 2019
What do we think?
Leeds should not be surprised if both Nketiah and Clarke are recalled.
Both Tottenham and Arsenal told them that both must play, but between them, they have managed four starts, though Nketiah has scored some important goals for the Whites.
If Nketiah goes, Leeds will have Patrick Bamford and Tyler Roberts as options upfront, and an injury could spell disaster – so if the 20-year-old does go back to the Emirates, they will need a replacement.
Clarke is a talented player, but Leeds have managed to cope without him this season, so if he goes back, they could turn to Jordan Stevens.
Finally, if Casilla is banned, Leeds have two young goalkeepers ready to battle it out, so once again, they should be able to deal with any potential absence of the Spaniard.