Leeds United: Lack of signings ‘wise’ or ‘a big risk’? Your views

After the transfer window closed on Monday, we asked what you thought about Leeds United’s business.

Joe Gelhardt and Charlie Crew went on loan until the end of the season, while Sonny Perkins made his move to Leyton Orient a permanent one, but the Whites did not bring in any players.

Here are some of your responses:

Wayne: Another striker would have been nice but only if they would have improved the team. There was no point bringing in someone for the sake of it. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it as the saying goes. We have a squad that is strong enough to go up. Piroe gets his fair share of criticism but he is second top scorer in the league and the likes of James, Solomon, Ramazani and Aaronson are all chipping in. So long as that continues, we should be more than good enough to get promoted.

PJ: Frustrated really, despite leading the Championship we have not strengthened when given a golden opportunity to do so, like our competitors. Only time will tell if this was a wise decision!

Lee: We have a good enough squad. Don’t need the team spirit disturbing. Any permanent signing would need to be Premier League ready. I’m relaxed.

Phil: Lack of investment in January cost us promotion last season, let’s hope it’s not a case of history repeating itself come May.

Kevin: In Farke we trust, and in this group of players who have been outstanding so far. We are right not to waste money on the wrong players who won’t improve the squad. Clearly should we gain promotion then will need to invest.

Matthew: It’s a big risk. Two or three injuries and you’re prone to drop points. Why on earth wasn’t Iheanacho taken on loan for example? It feels like a missed opportunity.

Selim: I noticed there were a lot of “loan” signings and judging by the sheer volumes this transfer window looked like collective panic stations. Signing loan players on short-term contracts is never a good thing because they might be the wrong fit, their presence may cause unrest in the dressing room and it takes more than a few weeks to get loanees playing in coordination with the squad.

John: We’ve been here before – the ‘we don’t need to buy’ or ‘there wasn’t a quality player available’. If there are no injuries, before the end of the season, then fine. If there are, then it’s going to be 50-50 for promotion, and I don’t think I can take another play-off heartache.

Philip: As long as we stay clear of injuries and red cards we should be fine. This squad is better than last year. Glad we saved money for summer window.

Robert: We have been needing a Prem quality striker since Bielsa was the manager. So, it would appear that we as a club can only afford to buy strikers with potential and then to develop them on, ready for re-sale to supposed bigger clubs? If not the case, why have we not bought at least one?

Neil: Very happy. Completely supportive. Definitely a wise window. There’s only 16 games left to manage. The squad is good enough. Top, clear, and 60 goals is proof of that. Injuries are possible but there’s already plenty of scope for regular top-quality rotation. No need to be nervous. We have only one injured player right now and he’s about to return.