Sky Sports: Leeds could sign 26 y/o who “takes good free kicks” for Farke

According to a Sky Sports reporter, Leeds United might now sign a set piece master in January on an initial 18-month contract.Even though Daniel Farke’s Whites team is leading the title right now, things aren’t all sunshine and roses at Elland Road. The team wasted late leads against Hull City and Blackburn Rovers to start 2025, and goalie Illan Meslier had yet another forgettable afternoon in his last game.

But in his most recent press conference, Farke remained supportive of Meslier, stating: “After the last game, we were all furious. We must acknowledge that there is pressure and that it is normal for our fans to be critical. However, some commenters and commentators were quite rude. We support our players and are close, despite the outside world’s best efforts to split us.His performances have been strong enough to guarantee that we are at the top of the league, but we were not pleased with the last game and we want to increase his consistency. There is no concern since Illan is a really skilled goalie, and we all believe he will provide us with more positive moments.

“Younger players for their development it makes sense to send them out on loan, we will assess the rehab of Patrick and how that progresses, but overall we are in a very good position and I expect a very quiet January,” the German added, describing the club’s expectations for a quiet winter window. Mergim Berisha, a forward for Hoffenheim who scored 23 goals under former Whites manager Jesse Marsch, has been linked to a move to Leeds recently.

Mergim Berisha’s transfer to Leeds is being updated.

Ben Heckner, a journalist for Sky Sports, stated on X that Werder Bremen and Leeds are both interested in Berisha, who may be available for a first 18-month loan with a 2026 buyout option.With just one goal and one assist in 540 minutes of play this season, Berisha hasn’t exactly been a standout player for Hoffenheim. When Berisha received his first senior international call-up in 2023, Germany coach Antonio Di Salvo did give him some compliments.

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