Leeds United stance on last-gasp transfers as Daniel Farke outlines position

Max Wober of Leeds United
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Daniel Farke insists he is '99.9 per cent' sure no more players will leave Leeds United this summer, despite reports in Turkey that Galatasaray are keen on defender Max Wober.

The transfer window is still open in Turkey until tonight, but having seen some big names leave Elland Road in the past few months, Farke is pretty sure there will be no more departures. Wober has spoken about his desire to help Leeds back to the Premier League, although is likely to miss tomorrow's game with Burnley with a knee injury.

Farke was keen to draw a line under the exits, with Crysencio Summerville, Georginio Rutter, Archie Gray and Glen Kamara the headline departures in recent months. While he couldn't categorically rule out any sales, the German was relaxed when asked about any more portential exits.

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“I haven’t really thought about this, to be honest," he said. "Never say never but we’re not tempted. We got the four signings that I wanted but our group is not too big and we can't afford to lose any more players right now. I would say 99.9% no player will leave.”

Leeds will have all four of their late window signings available to them when they face Burnley at Elland Road on Saturday lunchtime, with Manor Solomon, Ao Tanaka and Largie Ramazani having made their debuts against Hull City before the international break. Full-back Isaac Schmidt was signed too late for that game, but comes into contention for this weekend's games.

Farke knows Scott Parker's side will be a tough challenge, even after they picked up just one point from their last two Championship games, having lost 1-0 at Sunderland and drawn 1-1 with rivals Blackburn.

"The first games were a big task and a challenge," Farke added. "West Brom are settled and did not have as much fluctuation as us or Burnley, who had a lot of churn after relegation. In the Championship, every game is a challenge. There are many mature players at this level.

"Burnley will be one of the contenders for the title this season. They had a top start to this season, a little setback in the last games, but we know it's a tough task. At least we have a home game and do not have to travel. I would have wished for a later kick-off, but can't choose this. Want to continue our good start."