United signed Augustin on loan from RB Leipzig January 2020 with a purchase obligation to sign him permanently if they won promotion to the Premier League, which transpired in 2019-20. But the end of the season was delayed by the Covid-19 lockdown, meaning that promotion was only sealed after the original deadline for a deal to go through had passed. Leeds felt that loan, and its conditions, expired on June 30 of that year, before the Covid-delayed promotion was finalised. But last month Leeds were ordered to pay RB Leipzig £18m for the striker by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Augustin made just three substitute appearances at Leeds, with then-coach Marcelo Bielsa unimpressed by his ability to adapt to his physical demands.United signed Augustin on loan from RB Leipzig January 2020 with a purchase obligation to sign him permanently if they won promotion to the Premier League, which transpired in 2019-20. But the end of the season was delayed by the Covid-19 lockdown, meaning that promotion was only sealed after the original deadline for a deal to go through had passed. Leeds felt that loan, and its conditions, expired on June 30 of that year, before the Covid-delayed promotion was finalised. But last month Leeds were ordered to pay RB Leipzig £18m for the striker by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Augustin made just three substitute appearances at Leeds, with then-coach Marcelo Bielsa unimpressed by his ability to adapt to his physical demands.
United signed Augustin on loan from RB Leipzig January 2020 with a purchase obligation to sign him permanently if they won promotion to the Premier League, which transpired in 2019-20. But the end of the season was delayed by the Covid-19 lockdown, meaning that promotion was only sealed after the original deadline for a deal to go through had passed. Leeds felt that loan, and its conditions, expired on June 30 of that year, before the Covid-delayed promotion was finalised. But last month Leeds were ordered to pay RB Leipzig £18m for the striker by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Augustin made just three substitute appearances at Leeds, with then-coach Marcelo Bielsa unimpressed by his ability to adapt to his physical demands.

How Leeds United’s last 11 January signings fared at Elland Road - the good and bad in pictures

Ben McKenna
By Ben McKenna
Published 20th Dec 2022, 12:34 BST
In recent years, January has been a quiet month for Leeds United.

Last season, the Whites opted to not sign any players during the winter market with Cody Drameh’s loan move to Cardiff City the biggest transfer story from Elland Road at the beginning of 2022.

In 2021, there was no movement in the January window from Leeds. However, things are set to be different in the first month of 2023.

In November, Jesse Marsch stressed the importance of Leeds United doing their business early in the January window - with discussions having already taken place. United had a busy summer as they brought in Brenden Aaronsen and Rasmus Kristensen from Marsch's former club Red Bull Salzburg in early June, with Marc Roca following soon after.

Tyler Adams and Luis Sinisterra arrived in early July, with all five players being fully assimilated into the squad before the start of the season, with each having quickly become important members of the first-team line-up.

Marsch said last month: "We felt really good about the transfers we made (in the summer). Getting them in early was key. We are already discussing winter transfers and getting them in early will be key.

"Especially with the World Cup and the phase we will be in this year, we will have more time to dedicate towards that. I think the more we can be on the same page and evaluate clearly what is necessary, the better we will be able to build.

"It is not the time to discuss it right now as the focus will be on the next few weeks. But the idea is - transfer window after transfer window - to make us stronger and stronger so we can compete for things that are about real ambition."

As Leeds prepare for an assault in the January market, we have looked at how their recent January signings have fared…

In November, Jesse Marsch stressed the importance of Leeds United doing their business early in the January window - with discussions having already taken place. United had a busy summer as they brought in Brenden Aaronsen and Rasmus Kristensen from Marsch's former club Red Bull Salzburg in early June, with Marc Roca following soon after.

Now with Wrexham, the player joined Leeds in January 2018 but was unable to break into the first team - he was loaned to Morecambe before joining Watford for an undisclosed fee. He joined Southend United before making the move to North Wales.

9. Sam Dalby

Now with Wrexham, the player joined Leeds in January 2018 but was unable to break into the first team - he was loaned to Morecambe before joining Watford for an undisclosed fee. He joined Southend United before making the move to North Wales. Photo: Malcolm Couzens

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He joined Leeds on a two-and-a-half-year deal at the start of 2018 but never established himself before moving to Barrow on a free transfer in the summer of 2021.

10. Jordan Stevens

He joined Leeds on a two-and-a-half-year deal at the start of 2018 but never established himself before moving to Barrow on a free transfer in the summer of 2021. Photo: Matt King

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With 175 appearances, along with 36 goals and 41 assists - the Spaniard is remembered fondly at Elland Road. He initially joined on loan in August 2016 but made the permanent move in January 2017. He left Elland Road in 2021, signing a three-year contract with Castellón.

11. Pablo Hernandez

With 175 appearances, along with 36 goals and 41 assists - the Spaniard is remembered fondly at Elland Road. He initially joined on loan in August 2016 but made the permanent move in January 2017. He left Elland Road in 2021, signing a three-year contract with Castellón. Photo: Stu Forster

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