BREAKING NEWS: Leeds United misses out on a ‘target’, but he could provide Daniel Farke with significant assistance next month

Leeds United were among the numerous Championship clubs interested in signing Louie Barry from Aston Villa, but he chose to join Hull City instead, who recently aided the Whites’ promotion campaign by defeating Sheffield United.

The Whites face Burnley this evening, aiming to maintain their unbeaten streak and possibly create a six-point cushion to third place with a win.

It arrives following Hull City’s significant help in defeating Sheffield United and Plymouth Argyle, while securing a draw against Sunderland earlier in this gameweek.

Hull City has ‘beaten’ Leeds to the signature of Louie Barry this week

With the January transfer window approaching, Leeds were among the teams that were predictably associated with a potential signing of Aston Villa’s on-the-move forward Louie Barry.

The left-sided attacker enjoyed a successful loan spell at Stockport County in the first half of the season, recording 15 goals and two assists. The Villans decided to take advantage of this by recalling him and sending him out to a league higher in the Championship.

Although there was a loose connection between Leeds and the winger—who wouldn’t have matched Leeds’ requirements this month—he is moving to Hull City in the same division, as James Hoggarth noted regarding a deal reached on Monday: