Whites ace Patrick Bamford, who was controversially snubbed by England in their latest squad for the international break, has backed his side to secure a top-half finish, and claimed: "In one off games we have played against the top teams and top four teams and we have beat some of them.
“It’s kind of wrong to say that because we have beat them we could definitely get top four but if we got a bit more consistent I think that top ten should be a minimum.
“With the way that we play and if we shore up a little bit and do get that consistency then there’s no reason why not.”
Meanwhile, in the Championship, Rotherham United and Sheffield Wednesday are gearing up for the resumption of a gruelling relegation battle that could see both sides potentially slip into the third tier, while, conversely, high-flying Barnsley continue to push for an unprecedented play-off place.
Here are today's biggest transfer stories and the latest team news involving Leeds United, Rotherham United and a host of other sides from Yorkshire and beyond, as the build-up to the upcoming weekend's action continues:
“With the way that we play and if we shore up a little bit and do get that consistency then there’s no reason why not.”
5. Hornets to hold onto Hernandez
Watford are believed to be unwilling to consider offers for their striker Cucho Hernandez, who is currently on loan with Getafe. The Colombia international has been tipped to break into the Hornets side next season, if they secure promotion. (Sport Witness) Photo: Fran Santiago
6. Villa urged to sign Canaries star
Ex-Aston Villa ace Lee Hendrie has urged the club to pursue a move for Norwich City's Emi Buendia in the summer. He's been on fire for the Canaries this season, scoring ten goals and making 12 assists. (Football League World) Photo: Stephen Pond
7. Barton favourite for Preston job
Joey Barton has leapfrogged Nicky Butt to become the fresh favourite for the Preston North End job, despite only joining his current club Bristol Rovers back in February. Hull City boss Grant McCann is also among the front-runners. (SkyBet) Photo: Michael Steele
8. Howe fresh favourite for Celtic job
Roy Keane is no longer the front-runner for the Celtic job, after ex-Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe stormed ahead of the ex-Sunderland manager to become the new, firm odds-on favourite. (SkyBet) Photo: CLIVE BRUNSKILL