Farke on Buonanotte 'speculation', Gray loan & not risking 'spirit' in transfer window

Farke confirmed the team news "looks much better" and all of Sebastiaan Bornauw, Joe Rodon, Gabriel Gudmundsson and Jayden Bogle are "back in contention for the game".

On a potential deal for Brighton forward Facundo Buonanotte, who is currently on loan at Chelsea: "Speculation and rumours, I never speak about this. I can tell you in general about our thoughts and what we want to do, but also looking at whether there's a possibility to strengthen our squad in January. In terms of incomings and outgoings, I can't confirm anything apart from what we have from yesterday - the loan of Harry Gray."

The Leeds boss added he was "delighted" with Gray's loan move to Rotherham and at 17, it "makes sense" for him to go. He continued this is the "perfect chance to mature and get physically ready" to play first-team football for the side, despite being a different path to what his brother Archie took.

Asked about potential targets and the type of player they would look for in January, he responded: "We spoke in the summer very openly about what we want to do. We wanted to do more in the offense, a creative number 10 winger position, and then on the last day we missed out. Nevertheless we have developed really well as a group and we're on a good path."

He added: "We have a good, capable group that we trust. We could do something if we think OK, this player would improve our squad, say a character who fits into this group. We won't risk anything that will risk our spirit."

However, the German insisted he is "very confident we won't have a major turnaround" in this window, but there is "always space for one, perhaps two, three positions".

Despite the seven-game unbeaten run coming to an end, Farke said it is "always great to be a Leeds fan, even when things are tough," adding: We have worked so hard to be back in the top flight. Working hard to establish the club for good, not just one good season. We want to make sure this club plays in the longer-term where it belongs - the Premier League."

On the goalkeeping situation: "There is so much talking about goalkeepers but I'm not tempted to speak too much about it. In the past 12 months, it feels like we've had 10 press conferences just about the goalkeeper. I'm a bit tired of it... You have to deliver in all positions, if you don't deliver then you will be criticised."