TRANSFER REPORT: LEEDS UNITED SHORTLIST UNION SG’S PROMISE DAVID FOR JANUARY 2026 WINDOW
Leeds face a striker shortage this January. Explore why 12-goal Canadian Promise David is the perfect fit for Daniel Farke.
Leeds needs a new striker when the January transfer window opens, if they can afford one. They need someone who can score goals.
Leeds is in a decent spot to avoid relegation from the Premier League, sitting six points above West Ham as Christmas ends.
But West Ham is planning to add some firepower to climb out of their hole. Leeds has to respond to keep them away.
Leeds could use another striker because of Lukas Nmecha's injury.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin's scoring is hiding the fact that Leeds is short on striker options.
Lukas Nmecha has been out for three games with a hamstring issue. Before the Sunderland game, Daniel Farke said there's a small chance he'll play.
Also, Joel Piroe's short appearance against Crystal Palace probably hurt his chances of playing more in the Premier League.
So, will Leeds try to fix this and get a new striker in January?
Calvert-Lewin seems to be finding his form again, but we can't risk his history of injuries.
Leeds should think about signing Promise David from Union SG and Canada.
If Leeds wants a striker, which they should, they need a physically strong player like the one they faced vs. Palace.
One name that I'd like to see Leeds try for is Union SG striker Promise David, who they were linked to in the summer.
The 6 ft 5 in Canadian international is having a great season. He’s already scored 12 goals in all competitions, including two in the Champions League.
He is strong with and without the ball. Leeds could have a real weapon if they followed up on their summer interest.
If the club is interested, they should make a deal in January instead of waiting for the summer.
David will likely go to the World Cup with Jesse Marsch's Canada. A good performance there will cause the player's price to go up a lot, and Leeds can avoid that.
What has Jesse Marsch said about Promise David?
Since Marsch is coaching him internationally, it would be good to know what the former Leeds boss thinks of him.
Marsch gave David his debut for Canada. The 24-year-old has scored three goals in eight appearances.
“Promise David has had a great year at Union Saint-Gilloise,” Marsch said earlier this year. “He and I have been in contact. I’ve watched him, and we’ve talked about his progress. He’s excited about joining the Canadian national team.
“The reason I wanted them is I think they will fit in well, and they'll adapt quickly. We can put them into games and see what they can do.
“They are both talented players, and Promise is in good form. We’re happy to have them.”
NOTTINGHAM FOREST VS MAN CITY: CAN SEAN DYCHE END A 30-YEAR WINLESS RUN ON SATURDAY?
Nottingham Forest aims to break a 30-year streak against Manchester City. Discover if Sean Dyche can finally beat Pep Guardiola.
Nottingham Forest wants to break a 30-year losing run against Manchester City this Saturday and stop them from making history.
The East Midlands team is in 17th place as they get ready to play Pep Guardiola's squad.
After losing 1-0 to Fulham on Monday, Sean Dyche has a lot to think about before taking on one of the hottest teams in the league at the City Ground.
Man City is expected to win. They're trying to climb from second place to finish 2025 in first.
When they hit the field in the East Midlands, Man City will try and keep up a winning run that started way back in 1995.
What can Nottingham Forest do to stop Man City?
It's been thirty years since Nottingham Forest won back-to-back league games against Man City.
They won 1-0 back in March, but Man City already got even by winning the FA Cup semi-final less than two months later.
Plus, Man City has been on fire in the Premier League, winning their last five games and their last three by 3-0 scorelines.
No team in English top-flight history has ever won four straight matches by three or more goals without letting the other team score.
Also, Man City hasn't lost any of their last 10 Premier League games played between Christmas and New Year's Eve, winning eight and drawing two.
Sean Dyche is still trying to get his first Premier League win against Pep Guardiola, having lost 14 of 16 matches.
If Forest doesn't win on Saturday, Dyche will tie Steve Bruce's record for most losses against Sir Alex Ferguson.
A lot is riding on this game for both teams.
Since it's the 12:30 PM kickoff on Saturday, both teams can make big strides with a win.
Forest could get eight points above the relegation zone, while Man City could jump to first place before Arsenal plays Brighton & Hove Albion later that day.
FROM MUNICH TO LONDON? THE SECRET REASON LEON GORETZKA WANTS TOTTENHAM MOVE NOW
Thomas Frank is ready to spend! Discover why Ruben Neves, Dusan Vlahovic, and Leon Goretzka are on Tottenham's 2026 transfer radar.
Looks like Tottenham might be busy during the January transfer window. Thomas Frank himself suggested as much.
We'll definitely be in the market, no doubt, the Dane said. We want new players in as early as possible, like always, and we'll see if we can get anyone before January 31st.
The winter window isn't just about signing players for now, though. Premier League clubs can chat with players in foreign leagues whose contracts are up in the summer, aiming for a pre-contract agreement for a free summer transfer.
Tottenham could take advantage of this, as quite a few players could be signed for free next summer.
Here are three players who might interest Tottenham in January...
Ruben Neves
Neves left Wolves for Al Hilal in 2023, but his contract with the Saudi Arabian club ends next summer. At 28, he captained Wolves when they were promoted to the Premier League in 2018 and played over 250 times for them in six years, so he has tons of experience. Al Hilal reportedly paid £47 million for him, so getting him for free would be a great move for Tottenham. But he'll probably have a lot of offers, and Spurs might even try to buy the Portuguese star in January for less money.
Dusan Vlahovic
The Serbian player is a surprise pick. Word is, Vlahovic doesn't plan to renew his Juventus contract, so he's expected to leave next summer. At 25, he's previously been linked to the Premier League, especially Arsenal in 2021. He’d give Frank more choices besides Dominic Solanke and Richarlison. The striker has scored six goals in 17 games for the Italian team this season, and a deal seems possible.
Leon Goretzka
This would be a real statement. The German player has been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium recently. At the moment, the midfielder is happy to leave the Bundesliga champions. Goretzka is 30 years old; he has nearly 300 appearances for Bayern. And he'd bring skill and a winning attitude to the Spurs team.