There is definitely more pressure on Daniel Farke to end Leeds United’s two-year Premier League exile this season after the team’s failure to gain promotion the previous season.

The 48-year-old has two championship victories under his coaching tenure at Norwich City, demonstrating his prior success in the competition.

Although many may have been disappointed by his third-place finish, he has come back stronger in 2024–25, achieving some incredible results that have the Whites in first place after 17 games.

During his 72 games in charge, the German has created a winning mindset at Elland Road as they attempt to return to the top flight. They have won 40 of their games and lost just 16, hoping to complete a hat-trick of victories in England’s second division.

He has encountered difficulties, though, as he lost three of his finest players—Crysencio Summerville, Georginio Rutter, and Archie Gray—last season. Nevertheless, he was able to replace them with players who are just too talented for the current division.

Farke’s best transfers as Leeds manager

Farke has left his stamp on the team since his appointment last summer after relegation, making little adjustments to the team but having a significant impact, as evidenced by their current league position.

Young Grey, who was predominantly a central midfielder, frequently played right-back, creating a significant need when he left, as Sheffield United, a Yorkshire rival, sent Jayden Bogle to fill the void.

Given his incredible start to life at Elland Road, the 24-year-old’s £5 million fee was a steal.

A graduate of Derby County’s academy, Bogle has started 16 of the team’s 17 league games thus far, contributing two goals and one assist despite playing defence.

As a member of a backline that has so far kept ten clean sheets, he has been instrumental at both ends of the pitch in Farke’s pursuit of promotion.

Ethan Ampadu, a utility player for Chelsea, started every Championship game during his first season in Yorkshire, making the £7 million deal to sign him appear to be a steal as well.

As a member of the backline or even at the base of the midfield, Ampadu wore the armband for several games. His performances earned him a place in the PFA Championship Team of the Season.

Even if he has missed a significant portion of the current season due to a knee injury, it is unsettling to think of him playing with Ao Tanaka and unquestionably forming the division’s greatest double pivot.

But another addition from the most recent transfer window has drawn attention, doing well in a range of games and drawing similarities to a top-tier player.

Leeds star is now similar to a £100m player

After Summerville’s £25 million transfer to Premier League team West Ham United during the off-season, winger Largie Ramazani was given the enormous challenge of replacing the fan favourite.

The Belgian made an immediate impression in England’s second division after joining in a £10 million deal from Spanish team Almeria following their relegation from La Liga.

Following a recent injury layoff, the 23-year-old has only been able to play in eight games, but he has managed to provide three goals and an assist in each of his other games.

He is a nightmare for any defender who attempts to block his path because of his quickness and direct dribbling, but he also adds the finishing touch at the conclusion of his crazy runs.

Due to Ramazani’s subsequent success under Farke, FBref has compared the young player to England international Jarrod Bowen, who was valued at £100 million during the most recent transfer window.

Given his brief tenure in England, the comparison between the two may appear a bit implausible on the surface, but the Leeds forward has actually improved the 27-year-old in a number of crucial areas, underscoring his already outstanding contribution.

Despite having less goals and assists overall than Bowen in recent months, the Whites attacker has outperformed the high-profile player in terms of average contributions per 90 games.

Ramazani’s ability to carry the ball at his feet is further evidenced by the fact that he has completed more progressive passes and carries per 90.

If the ball is carried into the penalty area or is pushed at least 10 yards from its starting point towards the opponent’s goal, the carry is deemed progressive.

Even though he is just starting out in English football, the former Manchester United youth star has already won over the fans’ hearts with his on-field performances.

Under Farke’s tutelage, he might be able to take his game to the next level and help the hierarchy make another massive profit at the end of the season. He could also have a big say in whether they play top-flight football again.