Leeds winger was called up to bench.
Leeds United missed out on top target Dan James on transfer deadline day, with Swansea later confirming terms it could not be agreed.
It meant the Whites did not sign a single outfield player in the transfer window, and solutions must be found within.
Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa appears to be looking inwards, towards the under-23s, as he has repeatedly this season.
At the weekend against Norwich City, versatile youngster Robbie Gotts was named on the bench.
Gotts has become a regular at under-23 level this season and was particularly impressive earlier this month in a win away to Hull.
The 19-year-old can play at full-back but this season has played his best football from the wing.
He has been named on the bench a handful of times by Bielsa and is waiting to make his first team debut.
Dan James arriving at the club would have knocked him down the pecking order.
Bielsa made clear at the weekend that Gotts remains in his plans as an option and could give him a chance to show he is a viable alternative.
Leeds fans would love nothing more than to see an academy talent become a hero as they battle for promotion.
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