When Tyler Roberts arrived at Elland Road, it was seen as a coup. An attack-minded forward who could play in numerous roles, had international experience, and had also played in the top-flight. However, since his arrival in Yorkshire, the 22-year-old has flattered to deceive in many ways. Intermittent runs of impressive form are often interspersed with runs of little return for his effort. Though a hard worker and a fiery presence on the pitch, it is clear that Roberts might lack the killer instinct needed at Premier League level.

If you were to criticise Leeds United for one thing this year, it would be how easy they are to play through. Despite having a strong and energetic team, they are often caught in attacking positions and run the risk of conceding easy goals. This has become a common talking point for the clubs fans, and a point of frustration among the support. However, a solution could arrive in the summer in the form of a player long linked with the Premier League. Boubakary Soumare was heavily linked with Newcastle United last year, but stayed in France to play European football with Lille OSC.

Since Leeds United have come back to the top flight of English football, they have not been short of fans. The Whites have made headlines for their attacking style of play, their ambitious nature, and their lack of respect for the top teams. They’ve taken on every team in a head-to-head match-up and show no signs of changing their spots as the season goes on. Part of that ambition, though, also stems from transfer moves. Having picked up an impressive talent for their debut top-flight return, the Yorkshire giants want to keep adding new and ambitious signings each summer.

As a club with a proud history of developing players through the academy, Leeds United take development seriously. Since Marcelo Bielsa arrived in Yorkshire, he has put a keen focus on the growth and development of several young talents. The likes of Kalvin Phillips especially can point to a huge upturn in his own personal fortunes since playing under the Argentine. So, too, can some other young players – one of the most exciting, though, is currently plying his trade away from Leeds.

Having started out his professional career as a precocious young teenager at Nottingham Forest, the future looked bright for Patrick Bamford. Like many talents, he was courted by the biggest clubs in the country, eventually signing for Chelsea. The move barely was a success, though, as the Englishman spent year after year on loan at various clubs, eventually winding up making a permanent move away from the club in search of first-team football.

Having signed for Wolverhampton Wanderers as one of the first of their Portuguese contingent, much was expected of Helder Costa upon arriving in England. Seen as a bright talent with the chance to win senior international caps, Costa made the move fully expecting to break into the first-team sooner rather than later. However, despite some moments of class, he failed to make the move to Wolves count. Playing occasionally for the club as they broke into the top flight and made a name for themselves under Nuno Espirito Santo, Costa was soon on the move again – loaned to Leeds United.