With Darko Milanic now in place and Leeds looking for some much-needed stability, the January transfer window could be vital for the Whites. The Slovenian gaffer is likely to want to get a few players he knows through the door at Elland Road, but in order to do so he may have to trim the numbers in order to both increase the funds available and free up space.
With this in mind, here are FIVE players Leeds could axe in January…
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Steve Morison
With competition for a starting berth in attack high at Elland Road, Morison’s presence is not really critical to success for the Whites. In his handful of appearances so far this term the Welshman has been far from impressive, suggesting that he may be one for the chop.
A relatively successful loan stint at Millwall last term proves that Morison can still do a job in a team tailored towards his talents, so a suitor could be found.
Noel Hunt
Goals have been hard to come by for Hunt since his 2013 move to Leeds from Reading, and, as with Morison, competition for playing time high, he may no longer be needed. Darko Milanic is likely to want his own names on board in January, so the 31-year-old could make way. He may have to drop down the Football League ladder a little, but Hunt still has the talent to succeed.
Michael Tonge
With Tommaso Bianchi looking to be the future of Leeds’ midfield, Tonge’s days could be numbered. The journeyman was once highly rated, but his career has never quite been the success many predicted it would be when Liverpool were sniffing around him back in his Sheffield United days. With experience at almost every level, there are likely to be clubs out there for Tonge.
Sam Byram
Now give this one a chance. Byram is supremely talented and young, but his performances have been a little off of the pace this term. Despite this, his stock among Premier League clubs remains high, so chances are a decent fee could be brought in for the 21-year-old, which could then be invested in new players to boost Darko Milanic’s chances of success.
Chris Dawson
This one is now axing in the traditional sense, but a January loan move could be the best option for young Dawson. The midfielder has already confessed that he may have to make a short-term move when he gets the chance, and Leeds could well bow to his wishes and send him to either a low end Championship team or a side in League One.
The 20-year-old has been earning rave reviews for his performances in the reserve and youth teams, and is tipped for a bight future.
