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Leeds could still sign ‘magical’ free agent who plays just like Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall

Leeds United endured a topsy-turvy summer transfer window.

The Whites lost talisman Crysencio Summerville along with Georginio Rutter and Archie Gray, though, they brought in a number of top-level replacements.

Largie Ramazani signed as Summerville’s successor whilst Manor Solomon made the switch to Elland Road on loan from Tottenham Hotspur.

So, the 49ers did well, all things considered, however, they did fail to sign a Rutter replacement after missing out on Gustavo Hamer.

Leeds could still sign a really talented playmaker who’s actually a free agent…

Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images
Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images

Leeds could still sign Stuart Armstrong

Stuart Armstrong departed Southampton in July upon the expiry of his contract and is now available to sign for clubs as a free agent, even after the close of the transfer window.

The 32-year-old picked up a season-ending injury in April but still managed to enjoy a productive year, netting six times whilst laying on seven assists.

Armstrong was on trial with Brentford over the summer but remains a free agent, so Leeds really should consider opening talks with the former Celtic playmaker.

Daniel Farke’s side lacks depth in the number 10 role with only Joel Gelhardt providing cover for Brenden Aaronson.

Armstrong’s potential arrival would plug that weak area of the squad and there’s certainly a case to be made that he’d start over Aaronson.

Stuart Armstrong likened to Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall

Armstrong, who’s been labelled ‘magical’ per , is of a very similar profile to Chelsea midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, according to .

Just like the former Leicester talisman, the Scotland international likes to operate in attacking pockets and is excellent and scoring and providing goals.