Leeds United’s pre-season is now in full swing, with most of the squad returning for testing after a summer of celebration. New signings are adjusting to Farke’s methods. Defensively, the spine is starting to take shape with Jaka Bijol partnering Joe Rodon at centre-back and Gabriel Gudmundsson arriving to fill the left-back role.
00:00Leeds United's pre-season is now in full swing with most of the squad returning for testing after a summer of celebration.
00:10A few players such as Mateo Joseph and Wilfred Nonto have been granted delayed returns following their involvement in the Under-21 European Championships.
00:20Brendan Aronson will also report later having just played in USA's Gold Cup final defeat to Mexico.
00:26While fitness remains the priority in the opening week, staff manager Daniel Farker is beginning to outline his tactical plans.
00:34A 4-2-3-1 system remains the foundation with a focus on ball retention and transitional play.
00:40Aronson's absence limits early work in the No. 10 role where Leeds currently lack depth, though that's not yet the focus.
00:48New signings are adjusting to Farker's methods.
00:51Defensively, the spine is starting to take shape with Jacob Ijol partnering Joe Roden at centre-back and Gabriel Goodmanson arriving to fill the left-back role.
01:00Jadon Bogle continues on the right, however a new goalkeeper, central midfielder and marquee striker are still needed to complete the court.
01:10Leeds have reportedly agreed a £12m package for Newcastle's Sean Longstaff and exploring goalkeeper options.
01:17Rodrigo Muñez of Fulham is also top of their priorities, so patience is key.
01:24The goals that you set for yourself, what is the first goal? Is that to make sure that you can get into that team to play those games?
01:30The first goal is for me obviously that, but as well to help the team with my qualities.
01:36That's what I think I came here to do, so with the experience I gained in the last years, I hope to help the team with that.
01:43Financial constraints means many loanees and youngsters are expected to move on.
01:48Jack Harrison's future is unclear, but Joe Gellhart and Sam Greenwood are likely to be sold.
01:54Decisions are pending on Dario Giabi, with loan sales for both possible, with Sam Chambers and James DiBio may also depart temporarily.
02:02Meanwhile, 16-year-old Harry Gray is expected to stay with the first team, gaining valuable experience during a crucial season back in the Premier League.
