Leeds United Considers Free Agent Kouyaté

Leeds United is contemplating signing free agent Cheikhou Kouyate following injuries to key midfielders Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev. Ampadu is expected to return in the New Year, while Gruev faces a longer recovery. Head coach Daniel Farke has expressed skepticism towards signing free agents this late in the season, citing concerns over their lack of recent first-team involvement and match fitness. Despite his reservations, Farke acknowledged the need to explore potential signings to address the team's midfield void. Kouyate, a 34-year-old veteran with extensive Premier League experience, has not played regularly since leaving Nottingham Forest but could provide valuable defensive skills if fit. The club must weigh the risks of signing an aging player against the urgency of filling their midfield gaps.