Leeds United boss Daniel Farke issues behaviour warning - and cites Jack Harrison as example to follow

Harrison completed a loan move to Fiorentina earlier this week. Ten of his 13 appearances this term had been as a substitute.

United's impressive winter form and improved position in the Premier League table since late autumn means that the club are more receptive to allowing certain players who have struggled for opportunities of late to potentially head to pastures new in the right circumstances.

But Farke has warned that they must go the right way about it. The Leeds boss, whose side visit Everton on Monday, said: "I would have preferred him (Harrison) to stay with us because we don't have that many wing-back options.

"But if then it's his big wish - and he has behaved in a top way and he has also arguments because he has not played that much - then we are also open to listen to the wishes of the player. But if the behaviour is not spot-on, then definitely not.

"For me, if a player behaves professionally and is always reliable and you can count on him, then we are also open to listen to the wishes of a player.

"But if a player wants to be annoyed and hangs around and wants to provoke something or tries to be difficult to deal with, I will never sanction a loan.

"Because for me, it's important that you always show that you are in the driver's seat. These players earn a lot of money and for that you can expect them to behave in a proper professional way - like Jack has done." Speaking of attitudes and conduct, Farke insists he has been delighted by the way that midfield loan signing Facundo Buonanotte has integrated into his squad.

But equally, he is quick to stress that while he will be given all the support in his quest to break into the first-team and nail down a place, the rest is up to him.

Farke, also linked with a move for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen - who Leeds have enquired about - commented: "We believe in his (Buonanotte’s) character and potential.

"He's a very exciting young player with lots of potential. But part of the truth is also that he has not played much football recently.

"We are there for him with open arms. He gets all the backing, all the help and support to work, to really bring himself back into a top fitness level. "Of course, if you didn't play much in the last month, it's difficult to be at your very best physically.

"It's also difficult in terms of confidence level and rhythm of the game to be at your very best. We'll give him a platform.

"But then it's up to him to go through the door. We just can bring him to the door, and then it's up to him."

In-form left-back/wing-back Gabriel Gudmundsson (adductor) is a doubt ahead of United's first-ever trip to the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Midfielder Anton Stach is back available while winger Daniel James is close to a return to full team training after being sidelined since November 29 with a hamstring issue.

Centre-half Jaka Bijol (hanstring) could return to training in 'two to three weeks', Farke confirmed.