Leeds' transfer needs could impact Drameh

Leeds' transfer needs could impact Drameh

Leeds United's summer transfer strategy must be "more aggressive" and the squad size must be increased, which could have a knock-on effect for Cody Drameh.

The Athletic report that while Leeds are happy with the crop of young players coming through at Elland Road, there can't be such a reliance on youngsters next term. They claim that Leeds will have to add more experienced options in their squad.

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Given Drameh had to essentially force his way out of the club in January, should they bolster their options further in wing-back areas, which has been mooted recently, the 20-year-old would potentially have to entertain the notion of leaving the Yorkshire club again in the summer.

In a Q&A, correspondent Phil Hay wrote: "[Leeds] have suffered badly from cramming square pegs in round holes since August and also from a lack of competition for places, caused by the fact that so few proven players have been available. Leeds have a great crop of under-23s, no doubt, and need to nurture those prospects and bring them through but it’s hard not to feel that the past nine months have been a pointed lesson about depth and quality. The next transfer window has to be more aggressive."

He added: "[Manager Jesse Marsch] spoke about the academy in the interview I did with him last week, saying he wanted it to impact heavily on his playing model. Given the money that’s been spent on the development squad, it really has to — but not at the expense of necessary senior recruitment."

That could potentially keep the door ajar for Cardiff, who would certainly want to at least have a conversation about bringing Drameh back in some capacity next term.