Leeds United Could Face a New Djed Spence Situation in January – View

Leeds United have maintained a strong transfer relationship with Tottenham since their relegation, with four deals confirmed between the two clubs over two seasons, including Manor Solomon’s loan move to the Whites.

The Whites are strong contenders for automatic promotion this season, despite being two points outside the top two at the moment.

As always, the January transfer window will be crucial for many teams looking to build momentum in the second half of the season, and Leeds can be expected to make some key decisions both in terms of arrivals and departures.

How is Manor Solomon performing on loan at Leeds?

Leeds made a notable announcement when confirming Manor Solomon’s loan move from Tottenham, highlighting the club’s patience in waiting for the right attacking addition with a cheeky statement:

“Having fended off competition from top-flight clubs across Europe, the club’s deliberate strategy of waiting patiently in the transfer window has paid off, allowing us to move quickly to secure the services of a player who only became available in recent days.”

Solomon’s debut was his standout performance, playing a key role in Leeds’ win over Hull City and providing an assist for the opener with a precise cross to Mateo Joseph.

However, since then, injuries and underwhelming performances have dominated the conversation surrounding the Israel international. Still searching for his first goal involvement, he has struggled to match the pace of his teammates while working to regain full fitness.

Is Leeds facing another Djed Spence situation?

Last season, Leeds had Djed Spence on loan from Tottenham, and he found himself in a similar situation—struggling to show his true potential and hindered by an injury layoff. His loan was terminated in January after Daniel Farke hinted at attitude issues.

By all accounts, Leeds don’t face the same attitude problems with Manor Solomon, whose loan from Spurs hasn’t raised any concerns in that regard.

There’s no indication that Solomon isn’t working hard to become a regular starter in the Championship, but Leeds may eventually grow impatient with his progress.

As we head into mid-November, the winger has delivered just one performance worthy of praise. Injuries and fitness concerns have kept him sidelined more often than not, leaving him struggling to hit top form.

Considering Leeds are likely covering a significant portion of Solomon’s wages, the question arises whether Daniel Farke and the club will decide to cut their losses in January. With the potential to allocate funds toward a player who could have a greater impact, it’s a decision that may become harder to ignore.

If every performance from Solomon had matched his debut in August, there would be no issue. However, the injury concerns fans anticipated have proven to be valid, and he has yet to overcome them.

Source: https://www.leedsallover.com/leeds-united-may-have-brand-new-djed-spence-situation-to-consider-in-january-view/