October 5, 2024

Lewis Bate and Leo Hjelde are both expected to stay at Elland Road until at least January, according to the Yorkshire Evening Post.

Both of them had been considered loan targets overseas, but it now seems unlikely that they will leave.

The deadline day is expected to put a stop to all the rumours surrounding Leeds’ first team roster after a very busy summer window.

But the club can now concentrate on other developments since this pair’s future has already been decided with plenty of time left in the day.

Who was considering Lewis Bate and Leo Hjelde?
Although Bate had shown interest in joining Fleetwood Town, no agreement is anticipated to be reached.

This will enable the former Chelsea player to remain.

with the Whites until at least January, despite his lack of first team minutes under Daniel Farke.

Bate has not played a single minute of league action for Leeds so far this season.

The 20-year-old spent last season out on loan with Oxford United in League One, making 28 appearances in the third division.

He contributed one goal and three assists, helping the team survive relegation to League Two.

Meanwhile, Leeds were open to receiving offers for Hjelde but nothing managed to materialise.

It means he will now remain at Elland Road for the time being, despite also not being in Farke’s immediate first team plans.

The Norwegian did start the team’s opening game of the season, but was replaced at half-time with the team losing to Cardiff City.

The 20-year-old also featured in the side’s EFL Cup ties with Shrewsbury Town and Salford City, but a penalty shootout loss last Tuesday means Leeds are no longer in the domestic cup competition.

How has the summer gone for Leeds United?

Farke has also added a number of fresh faces to his squad, which has gone through a significant overhaul following their return to the Championship.

Leeds will be aiming to compete for promotion straight back to the Premier League, but a poor start to the campaign has highlighted the difficulty of that task.Leeds United Players List 2021-22, Manager, Owner, Stadium, & Fixtures

Leeds are currently 13th in the table, having earned just five points from a possible 12.

 

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