Leeds and the 49ers now want to sign a “complete” 29-year-old international

Looking to add more depth within their backline in pursuit of Championship promotion, Leeds United are now reportedly interested in signing a right-back during the January transfer window which has been deemed “full”.

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The January transfer window can quickly make or break a season for any club, whether they are fighting for survival or battling for promotion and league titles. For Leeds, their first priority must always be keeping key players, especially after already losing Cysencio Summerville, Georginio Rutter and Archie Gray over the summer.

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If they manage to fend off any interest, the Yorkshire club could then turn their attention towards the arrival of January despite Daniel Farkethe recent verdict. The Leeds boss played down the potential for new faces, telling reporters on Leeds Live: “I talked about our summer stuff and that’s a point I made, but now we’re moving on and I don’t want to judge them at the start of December.

“After these eight games we will draw a line under. Are there any new injuries? I am happy with our team and the return of key players. Ampadu has returned to training now, but Gruev looks good , still in the long term. We don't make a decision too early.

Although Farke has remained coy, recent reports suggest those at Elland Road could still welcome at least one reinforcement in January. According to Soccer Laduma via Leeds United News, the 49ers and Leeds now keen to sign Khuliso Mudau from Sundowns when the January window opens, giving Farke another right-back option.

Amid Isaac Schmidt's struggle to break into the current Leeds squad, Mudau could yet emerge to provide additional cover for Jayden Bogle, who also arrived in the summer transfer window. At 29, however, it remains to be seen whether Los Blancos decide to sign another full-back option.

Leeds are already well stocked at right-back

If Leeds are to spend money in the January transfer window, it seems unlikely they will spend on a right-back, unless it is a player who could be an upgrade over to Bogle and Schmidt in the long term. And Mudau – at 29 – is certainly not a long-term option.

Despite this, the South African international has received plenty of praise from those already familiar with English football, including the former South African Crystal Palace player. Kagisho Dikhacoiwho told journalists relayed by Leeds United News: “Guys like Teboho [Mokoena]Mudau is doing well. There's no doubt they can play [in England]. Rel [Mofokeng] is doing well at Pirates and he can do well. It's up to the player to decide whether or not they want to be at that level.

“Khuliso would definitely do well. He can excel. He produces the defensive and offensive qualities that teams are looking for. Offensively, he'll give you something. Defensively, one-on-one, he is good. He's a complete player in my opinion.

So while it would be surprising if Leeds focused their resources on signing another right-back, Mudau is certainly not without fans of his talent.