Leeds United have been quite busy in the summer transfer window so far.
The West Yorkshire outfit have been quite busy in the summer transfer window so far and have made a number of signings, as they aim to finish in the top six of the Championship next season.
Among the players that the Whites have recruited so far this summer are midfielder Mateusz Klich, goalkeeper Felix Wiedwald and attacker Ezgjan Alioski.
An area that Leeds have yet to address this summer is central defence. Although Pontus Jansson has been signed on a permanent contract, the return of Kyle Bartley to his parent club Swansea City following a loan spell last season means that the Whites need a player in that position.
Fans must be getting worried as pre-season is in full swing now, but Leeds head coach Christiansen’s latest comments should allay their concern.
Christiansen, who was appointed in his role at Elland Road earlier this summer following the departure of Garry Monk to Championship rivals Middlesbrough, has said that his priority now is to sign a defender.
The 44-year-old, though, has made it clear that he is not going to make a desperate decision and will only sign someone who is better than what he has got at the moment.
“We do need to strengthen in the defence,” Christiansen told The Yorkshire Post. “That is a priority now.
“We have been working to try and do the best signings that we can across the whole team. But defence is a priority now, that is obvious.
“Again, though, I want to sign what we are looking for and what can help the team. I do not want us to sign in desperation, someone who is not better than what we have.”
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