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Former Leeds United defender and 1992 title winner Jon Newsome told BBC Radio Leeds' Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast that he is concerned with where goals will come from after a slow end to the transfer window.

"I thought they did a lot of the business early which I think is all very understandable. I've never understood why clubs leave it until the very last minute to get things through when you know what you need," he said.

"But I do think they might be a couple, one or two, players short especially at the top of the pitch. I look at the side and I thought the game was a good performance against Newcastle and they put a real fighting display in but I just wonder where the goals are going to come from. That's my concern.

"You bring in Dominic Calvert-Lewin who I think we all know is a very good footballer but we've got to keep him fit. If we can and he starts getting minutes and starts excelling that's great, but I do think we need a little bit more back-up. So, I'm disappointed ultimately that they haven't brought anyone in."

Despite his frustration, Newsome clarified that getting transfers over the line isn't so simple.

He added: "It's very difficult [to get who you want], there are a lot of moving parts to a transfer and until you've got the player signed and it's all sealed, it can always fall down at any stage. It's not as easy as people think."

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Adam Pope
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Leeds' managing director Robbie Evans believes former Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the right man to fire the Whites to Premier League safety this season.

Daniel Farke's side outscored the rest of the Championship by more than 25 goals last season, but have only one goal so far this season in three games, a penalty from Calvert-Lewin's fellow summer acquisition Lukas Nmecha on matchday one.

While two clean sheets so far suggest defensively Leeds are in shape, Evans remains cautiously confident in his side's attacking options.

"I think we have enough firepower to stay up, but there's always a concern," he said. "Every promoted side has that concern of scoring. At the same time, the goals you allow are important.

"It's always a trade-off of adding defensive firepower versus offensive firepower and getting the balance right. I do think that our strategy this summer was balanced towards both those things.

"The goal is to win 10 games - I think we're capable of winning them."

Both Nmecha and Calvert-Lewin arrive with injury histories but Evans dismissed concerns over their fitness record, putting great store in Leeds' medical team.

"We're well aware of the risk and it was a key consideration acquiring them," he said. "We have tremendous faith in our medical team.

"When you acquire a new player, you're making a sacrifice somewhere as far as their age, their experiences, their ceiling, their character or their injury history.

"Something is not going to be perfect, unless they are the highly expensive player. We'd rather take somebody that's got the experience, the physicality, the profile, the goal record and the character, and bet on ourselves to keep them healthy, than take somebody who doesn't have that ceiling."

Calvert-Lewin has only 13 goals in his past three seasons but at 28, and with England caps under his belt, Evans believes his arrival is a coup.

"We're very proud of the way we went and got Dom, who, by the way, turned down a Champions League contract the day we signed him," he said. "We're thrilled that he's here.

"A shared view from the manager, from the recruitment and from the sporting director was that of all the options that were even plausibly available to us nobody was a better fit to the objective of staying up this season than Dominic."

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In the third part of the conversation with managing director Robbie Evans, he explains why fellow Premier League newboys Sunderland have been able to break the record for most money spent by a promoted side.

Since winning the play-off final, the Black Cats have spent £161.7m to bolster their squad, comfortably beating the outlay of £142m by Nottingham Forest in 2022.

While that may frustrate some Leeds supporters, Evans explains Sunderland are in a contrasting financial position in the PSR cycle.

"They are fascinating case studies," he said. "Sunderland has, in a good way, the perfect storm for creating PSR room.

"It is the combination of, as far as I am aware, little or no operating loss the past two seasons and a very low wage bill before getting promoted and selling their top talents for tens of millions.

"Now, they are effectively carrying no prior losses and a player sale profit into the Premier League, where they have a 48,000 capacity stadium waiting for them to sell out every game.

"They have the highest so-called cap room in the history of PSR and have been very aggressive, which they have a lot of credit for.

"Leeds come from the exact opposite position!"

Leeds have still spent upwards of £100m to strengthen Daniel Farke's squad for the demands of Premier League and Evans added the Whites had nothing like the room Sunderland could utilise in the market.

"Last year, Leeds had to get promoted because of the level of past player investment, the wage bill etc," he said. "So we doubled down on as much quality as possible last season to maximize our promotion odds.

"We lost roughly £60m in our company's accounts for the fiscal year 2024. That loss is inside of our three-year PSR window personal perspective. Between two years in the Championship and one year in the Premier League, you're allowed PSR losses of £61m.

"Those numbers are very similar, meaning this year we have to operate very efficiently to make our three-year window work.

"We are in almost entirely different circumstances from Sunderland."

Come back later on Wednesday for the final part of Adam's conversation with Evans.

Adam Pope
BBC Radio Leeds reporter

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Leeds United managing director Robbie Evans says the club "spent everything they could" during the summer transfer window as they strive to stay in line with Profit and Sustainability regulations (PSR).

After winning the Championship last season, chairman Paraag Marathe promised they would spend every available pound to strengthen the squad.

Given the Whites acquired 10 players for a total cost of more than £100m, Evans was emphatic in his assessment of Marathe's pledge.

"This summer, we spent everything we could," he told gathered reporters after requesting not to do a broadcast interview. "Unequivocally, we are maxing PSR out this season.

"If we had gone on to other targets [on deadline day], or on to higher-priced players back in July, the consequences would have been seen in the current roster - the players in August would not have come in, or more key players from last season would have had to go.

"There were only a handful of players that were worth even considering making those kinds of sales. And when those top players didn't materialise, we held on to our key players instead."

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Evans was pleased Leeds did not have to cash in on stars from the promotion campaign - such as Ao Tanaka, Pascal Struijk and Joel Piroe - explaining that they looked to work the market differently.

"Unsurprisingly, the players that have the highest PSR profit are the ones that are most critical to our success last year and most important for our success next year," he said.

"So rather than sell them pre-emptively on the expectation of having somebody for whom that capital could be better deployed, we ticked off all of our highest-priority boxes first and foremost

"We didn't think it was wise to lose those players - the quality they bring, the continuity from last season, the familiarity with Daniel Farke's strategy and his process adds a tonne to our squad.

"So unless [selling them] was enabling something truly unique and differential, we'd rather have them here."

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Adam Pope
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"A bad day at the end of a good window."

That is the assessment of Leeds United managing director Robbie Evans, who spoke to BBC Radio Leeds and local press within 24 hours of the deadline.

He professed himself satisfied with how it panned out given the arrival of 10 players for an outlay of more than £100m since the return to the Premier League, even if moves for Feyenood's Igor Paixao and Brighton's Facundo Buonanotte did not prove successful.

"When we set out back in May, we had certain targets - key positions, key profiles and estimates of the maximum available spend to get those," he explained. "We checked all those boxes.

"We brought in all the key players and got them done early. Every player we signed is our top choice."

Despite the positivity, Evans accepted some frustration exists around the failure to sign Fulham's Harry Wilson on deadline day - and the knock-on effect of being unable to further strengthen the attack.

The Wales international seemed set to join, only for the London club to pull the plug at the 11th hour.

This inability to seal the deal mirrored earlier attempts to sign Paixao and Buonanotte, both of whom plumped instead for Champions League clubs, Marseille and Chelsea respectively.

"We thought we had the right price and we put the offer in above that price," he said. "The player was on board but his club could not get it done. We put the deal sheet in having been given some indication it could work, but they were also doing three deals at once coming in.

"Whether it was out of time or they just decided not to sell, it just didn't happen. It's a bit frustrating to have it end like it ended because that was the cherry on top for us.

"We wanted one more attacker - we didn't get him. Thankfully for us, that's why we did the overwhelming majority of our business before the last day of the window.

"We ended the window, frankly, better than I thought it could have done back in May."

Molly Whitmore
Fan writer

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A hard-fought point at Elland Road against Champions League opposition on Saturday felt like a real statement.

For large spells, it was difficult to tell who had just come up and who had been mixing it with Europe's elite for the past couple of years - and that in itself is a huge positive. We'll certainly take it. On a lighter note, it also spared a few awkward conversations at home, with my other half being a Geordie!

Attention now shifts to the transfer window. True to the spirit of Don't Go To Bed Just Yet, the late bid for Harry Wilson had fans refreshing their feeds until the last minute.

In the end, it wasn't to be, which is a real shame as another winger would have been a welcome addition. You would have thought we might have learned our lesson after the infamous Dan James saga all those years ago.

That said, there are plenty of positives to reflect on. Of the new arrivals, Sean Longstaff, Anton Stach, Lukas Nmecha and Gabriel Gudmundsson have all made strong first impressions, particularly in the matches against Everton and Newcastle. We'll quietly skip over the Sheffield Wednesday game...

All eyes now are on Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Noah Okafor, as the expectation is that both will soon open their accounts and settle into goalscoring rhythm.

There were some difficult goodbyes too. Junior Firpo leaving on a free, despite two strong seasons, was a bitter pill to swallow, while the departure of Largie Ramazani felt equally harsh given the effort and commitment he always showed.

Overall, the transfer window has delivered a competitive starting XI, but concerns remain over whether the squad has the depth required to withstand the demands of a Premier League season.

When measured against the ambitious recruitment we have seen from clubs like Sunderland, this window does feel somewhat underwhelming.

The hope among supporters is that the 49ers ownership group can prove those doubts wrong. For now, though, many are left questioning the direction of the club.

On early reflection, it feels like a 5/10 window - with the potential to rise should the new arrivals settle quickly and make a telling impact.

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Leeds didn't sign a single player on transfer deadline day on Monday despite needing a specialised set-piece taker according to Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix, who told BBC Radio Leeds' Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast that it "feels a bit weird" to not have brought one in.

Rix said: "My problem with the transfer window is, when we went into it, I thought 'who's going to take the set-pieces? Who's going to take the corners and the free-kicks?'

"Obviously [Joe] Rothwell did a bit of that last year but other than him we were pretty hopeless. [Ilia] Gruev takes a few but I don't think he's very good at it. At the start of the season it was [Anton] Stach, who I feel should be on the end of those set-pieces and instead, is taking most or all of them.

"That feels a bit weird to me, that's what I feel is missing. Rather than a sparky number 10 for tricks and through balls and all that stuff, someone that could stick the ball in the right area.

"I think Jack Harrison is OK at it but that was a thing I would like and that could've been a player from anywhere. A left-back, a number nine, any position but someone you can really trust and when you have a set-piece you think it could actually be dangerous."

Listen to the full chat from deadline day here

Another episode of BBC Radio Leeds' Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast is now available on BBC Sounds - and it's a transfer deadline day special.

Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Simon Rix were in place to analyse Leeds United's summer business as the window came to a close on Monday.

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Hull City have signed midfielder Darko Gyabi joins from Leeds United on a three-year deal, with the option of a further year.

The 21-year-old has made 54 Championship appearances across two loan spells with Plymouth Argyle over the past two campaigns and was the Pilgrims' young player of the year last season.

Gyabi joined Manchester City's academy in 2018, winning two Under-23 and two U18 titles before moving to Leeds in a £5m deal in July 2022.

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Harry Wilson is set to stay at Fulham despite deadline day interest from Leeds.

The 28-year-old had been subject to talks over a permanent deal but the two parties couldn't agree terms.

Fulham are hopeful of completing deals for multiple attackers, including Kevin, Tyrique George and Samuel Chukwueze.

It is unclear but we assume the deal sheet has gone in on at least some of those.

Jonny Buchan
BBC Radio Leeds

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Four points from the opening three games, which included two Champions League opponents, can absolutely be regarded as a strong start for Leeds. So that must mean it has been a good transfer window, right?

Ten arrivals would also suggest that is the case, however it is fair to say there is still a feeling that something is missing.

The club looked to add physicality, height and athleticism to the ranks for their return to the top flight with an average height of 6ft 2in across the new faces. The club believes that will be the difference between staying up and going down.

That physicality, plus the Premier League experience of the likes of Sean Longstaff worked well against Newcastle and Everton, not so much against Arsenal.

However no goals from open play in their first three games makes it abundantly clear what still needs to be added, but that search may now stretch into January. Will that be too late?

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Adam Pope
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"There's always hope" is how Leeds United manager Daniel Farke answered questions about the likelihood of adding two more attacking signings after a goalless against draw against Newcastle United gave his side a fourth point before the transfer window closes.

United have made 10 signings but Farke has been extremely candid about where his squad still really needs reinforcing. "In order to be competitive and to survive in the best league in the world, we need to do a bit more in the offence," he stressed.

Chelsea's expected hijacking of Leeds' bid to land Brighton's Facundo Buonanotte smacks of them missing out on Feyenoord winger Igor Paixao earlier in the window, when the Brazilian opted for Marseille.

The feeling is Leeds need a goalscorer who can be relied upon to stay fit, which free transfers Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha cannot. Clearly, they come at a premium, as do creative players who can play wide and in more central areas.

Leeds have spent about £100m this summer. It is estimated that there is more available, but if it is not spent by Monday night the question will be if they have enough to remain in the fight for survival by the January window, having not sold any of their best players.

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We asked for your views on what is still needed by Leeds United on transfer deadline day.

Here are some of your comments:

Henry: Leeds need at least two creative players who are comfortable on the ball and can pick a pass. We have grafters now but need more quality to unlock tough Premier League defences. Another striker who is not injury prone is also necessary.

Ian: We need a top striker and a great winger to compensate for the loss of Manor Solomon.

Mark: The three games played so far have all, in their different ways, highlighted two things for me. We will need reliable cover in defensive midfield, as there will be injuries and suspensions. And we desperately need a striker with the quality to get us goals from the limited chances you get in the Premier League. Possession is pointless if we don't have the end product.

Gerald: Our biggest issue is not replacing Pablo Hernandez when he left in 2021.. We've not had a creative midfielder anywhere near his ability. And, also signing an out-and-out goalscorer - everyone we sign has a poor goals-to-games ratio and they are normally coming from poorer quality leagues.

Andy: Good window so far but we seem to have bought grafters - we need to buy quality. Hard work and passion won't keep us in this league. Guimaraes ran the midfield on Saturday - absolute class. We need someone similar.

Shaun: Considering we have spent £100m, I would only class three players - Gabriel Gudmundsson, Anton Stach and Sean Longstaff - as capable of being starters. The goalkeeper has yet to impress - his kicking is well below par. Three games and only a penalty scored. We need some imagination in midfield and a proven goalscorer or it's going to be a tough season.

Ian: If Daniel Farke isn't going to give Illan Meslier another chance, then we need a reliable goalkeeper who is proud to wear the shirt - not like Lucas Perri and Karl Darlow. On top of that, we need a number nine of quality and a winger of Solomon's calibre.

Today is the second transfer deadline day of the summer following a brief closure in June because of the Club World Cup.

In a change to previous windows, clubs only have until 19:00 BST to complete deals, bringing the Premier League in line with the EFL, Italy's Serie A, France's Ligue 1 and Germany's Bundesliga. The window in Scotland and Spain remains open until 23:00 BST.

It has already been a hectic window - with a number of storylines still to be resolved - but whether it turns out to be a day of transfer action or a pretty quiet one for your club, you will be able to keep across it all on BBC Sport.

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We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Leeds and Newcastle.

Here are some of your comments:

Leeds fans

Colin: Happy with a point as neither team deserved to win. Defence and midfield quite solid for Leeds but we really lack potency up front, which may be a problem for future games.

Pedro: Disappointing result for us. Newcastle are at their weakest with injuries and transfers and we were at home - so we really had to win. We won't get another chance like that against a top team.

Drew: Solid performance against decent opposition. Obviously we need to be sharper in the final third. Nobody's coming to Elland Road and getting an easy ride.

Nick: Not a classic game, but I was pleased with the result. We're still a bit weak in that final third, but I thought Dominic Calvert-Lewin showed promise, despite a weak effort that Nick Pope saved with his right boot. Defence was pretty good and getting a clean sheet after letting in five at Arsenal felt like a victory in itself. Work to be done, but four points from three games is an encouraging start to the season.

Newcastle fans

Richard: The team selection added to a miserable performance from Newcastle. I think we gave Leeds too much respect. Anthony Elanga was very poor again. The more I watch my team, the more I think the Alexander Isak controversy has affected team members considerably.

Geoff: Good game, it was enjoyable. Newcastle played good football and were the better side throughout. As usual, though, we were bereft of strikers and couldn't score. I've got my doubts about William Osula as a striker and Elanga doesn't impress me. We had a better player in Almiron. Hopefully another striker incoming and a chance to regroup during the international break.

Russell: We started well but dropped off completely and it was a very lacklustre performance in the end. We were never stretched, but then neither were they. What happened to the team that played on Monday?

Dave: I thought they were very laboured. No good chances and pretty poor in front of goal, but I think that was more about how well Leeds played than how poor Newcastle were.

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A response. How Leeds needed one. Not only did Daniel Farke's side suffer a 5-0 drubbing at the hands of Arsenal last week, they crashed out of the Carabao Cup in a penalty shootout defeat against Championship side Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.

You suspect Farke was glad to be back at Elland Road.

Leeds are going to have to find a way to pick up results on the road this season, but Farke's team will always have a chance on home soil, particularly with these fans behind them.

It is far from a coincidence that Leeds have not lost on their own turf in nearly a year. Though the overwhelming majority of these games have, obviously, been contested in the Championship, few top-flight sides will relish the trip to Elland Road.

Having dispatched Everton here on the opening weekend, Farke called on the club's "12th man" to "please stick with us" in his programme notes before the visit of Newcastle - and they did so from the off.

A rousing rendition of Marching on Together set the tone and Leeds players did not show Newcastle undue respect.

Nothing typified that spirt quite like a crunching tackle from Sean Longstaff on former team-mate Bruno Guimaraes, which was roared enthusiastically by the home support.

Leeds battled throughout, limiting Newcastle to just a couple of efforts on target, and the visitors finished strongly following the introduction of substitutes Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Jack Harrison.

In truth, Leeds looked the likelier side to win the game late on, only for Nick Pope to deny Calvert-Lewin.

Daniel Farke spoke to BBC Match of the Day after Leeds' draw against Newcastle: "I am happy with our home games. We played one of the best sides in the United Kingdom and we have dominated. It was a pretty competitive game.

"We had the best chance of the game and I am pretty happy with how competitive we were today. This is exactly how a newly promoted side has to approach a game. Rock-solid defending and don't give any chances away."

On Sean Longstaff: "We could feel when he joined us in pre-season that he had full confidence and was in full rhythm. He is a top player and I am delighted with his performance today."

"Today was clear that we are a strong pressing find and we kept the ball under pressure. We showed a good physical performance. It is not like the Championship so playing against bigger sides, you have to adapt to what is needed."

"I want to win every game but out of our fixtures so far, it is a pretty good spot to be in. We want to stay in this league but it is a long road and we have to keep going."

"We want to add more quality up front to be competitive in every game. There are 38 games so we do need more help up front.

Did you know?

Leeds are the first newly promoted side to keep a clean sheet in both of their opening two home matches of a Premier League season since Huddersfield Town in 2017-18.

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