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Leeds United may face an unexpected transfer decision this January regarding their defensive depth.
Max Wober, currently serving as the club’s primary center-back reserve, is attracting interest from his former club Red Bull Salzburg.
Despite recent appearances at left-back due to Junior Firpo’s injury, Wober has found consistent playing time limited, unable to break the established partnership of Pascal Struijk and Joe Rodon under manager Daniel Farke’s leadership.
Should Wober depart, Leeds would need to strengthen their defensive options.
Three Premier League defenders emerge as potential candidates for recruitment:
Andrew Omobamidele presents an intriguing long-term prospect.
The 22-year-old defender, who received both his senior and Premier League debuts under Farke at Norwich City, has seen limited action since joining Nottingham Forest.
With only one appearance this season in the Carabao Cup, Omobamidele could be available for transfer, potentially offering Leeds both immediate cover and future development potential.
Willy Boly, also at Nottingham Forest, offers considerable experience, particularly in Championship promotion campaigns.
The veteran defender has played just one minute since the season opener, finding himself behind Murillo and Milenkovic in Forest’s defensive hierarchy.
His aerial presence could address Leeds’ set-piece vulnerabilities, making him an attractive loan option.
Rob Holding’s situation at Crystal Palace mirrors his potential counterparts’ lack of playing time. Since transferring from Arsenal, the 29-year-old has made just one appearance under Oliver Glasner.
While his Premier League experience is valuable, his limited recent activity suggests a loan arrangement would be the most prudent approach for Leeds to consider.
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