Leeds United The fans have been annoyingly in this position in the past with their promotion-chasing side taking the January transfer window a bit too lightly.
Indeed, this time last year, the Whites had only sealed one deal in the window in the form of Burnley loanee Connor Roberts, with the lack of business arguably damaging their promotion aspirations as Daniel Wakehis team became stretched.
With no new faces through the door just yet, the Elland Road masses will fear a similar burnout will occur, but there is still time before the window closes for Leeds to rewrite that narrative.
Bargain hunters could finally splash that cash this January on an up-and-coming EFL gem who would give Leeds’ attack another boost if they snapped him up before some crucial games to come in Championship.
Leeds are racing to sign the EFL striker
According to his report Football Insider, Leeds are now in a race to sign Oxford United star Tyler Goodram this month, with a host of other second-tier outfits interested in the 21-year-old’s services.
Football Insider further details that Coventry City, Sunderland and Swansea City are tracking the United States youngster along with the Whites, with Gary Rowett’s side perhaps vulnerable to losing the young attacking midfielder in the near future.
While this wouldn’t necessarily be the most outward-looking purchase from Farke and Co, Goodrham could come in and provide an adaptable presence in the forward positions, such as another Leeds target in Emiliano Buendia.
It would also be a more realistic target for the winning promotion hopefuls to continue chasing the Aston Villa man as the clock ticks ever closer to deadline day.
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What Goodrham could offer Leeds
Although the German would like a spectacular reunion with Buendia to take place, having previously managed him at Norwich City, it may not be all done by the deadline in early February.
While, a player like Goodrham would undoubtedly jump at the chance to sign for Farke’s side, with his performances for a relegation-threatened Oxford side this season standing out as a major positive at the Kassam Stadium.
The 21-year-old counts three goals and three assists for his boyhood club from 25 league appearances, with his latest Championship strike coming against Millwall to help his lowly side salvage a 1-1 draw.
Away from what is currently unfolding in the second tier, however, Goodrham has also been a delight to watch in League One wearing his club’s familiar yellow strip during the 2023/24 season, with eight goals – which included a brace against Charlton Athletic – sailing into the back of the net, along with four more assists to help his side earn promotion.
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Goodhram’s Championship Numbers by Position (24/25) |
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Position played |
Games played |
Goals scored |
It helps |
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LM |
8 |
2 |
2 |
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RW |
6 |
0 |
0 |
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RM |
6 |
0 |
0 |
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A.M |
3 |
0 |
1 |
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SS |
1 |
1 |
0 |
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DM |
1 |
0 |
0 |
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Source from Transfermarkt |
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Buendia had a similar effect under Farke during the 2020/21 season at Carrow Road when he scored a ridiculous 15 goals and 16 assists overall in the second division, with Goodrham hoping he can reach similar dizzying heights over time if surrounded by top-quality players at Elland Road.
The pair’s similarities don’t stop there, with the South American capable of retreating both wings if necessary alongside the number ten where Goodrham also excels with the Oxford number 19 capable of playing in a wide range of positions.
While the “exciting” 21-year-old – as former U.S. boss Des Buckingham once labeled him – may not make an immediate impact on Farke’s starting line-up, he could be a useful purchase given his versatility as Leeds look to win promotion from now on until May.
