Leeds have been in incredible form this season under boss Garry Monk and currently find themselves sitting comfortably in the play-off places, after securing 14 wins so far this season.

This Leeds United team look like a force to be reckoned with and it is clear that Monk’s men will be promotion contenders come the end of the season.

The minimum the club's supporters will now be expecting is a play-off spot come the end of the season, however, the club currently sit 7 points behind Newcastle United who occupy the 2nd automatic promotion spot and with a half the season left, automatic promotion looks certainly to be within reach for this side.

January could be a huge month for the club as Monk searches for reinforcements to bolster his squad for the second half of the campaign.

One are Monk could look to strengthen is midfield, and this article is going to take a look at 2 midfielders that the club must attempt to seal a deal for this month...

 

Jermaine Anderson

Jermaine Anderson is certainly one of the hottest properties in League One, after consistently impressing for Peterborough United over the past few seasons, and is someone who Leeds should be taking a serious interest in.

The former Arsenal trainee has already made made over 50 appearances for The Posh, and has been touted by many as possessing both the physical and technical attributes to comfortably make the step up to the 2nd tier.

AdTech Ad AdTech Ad Anderson is a technically gifted midfielder who is very comfortable on the ball, he has a great range of passing but he is also not afraid of a tackle and will stick his foot in when needed.

His potential has been recognised at international level with Anderson being capped by England at both under-18 and under 20 level.

Conor Hourihane

Conor Hourihane is currently enjoying a terrific season with Barnsley and is one of the league's in demand players.

The Barnsley captain has scored 5 goals this season and contributed a further 11 assists, and has been one of the driving forces behind Barnsleys recent good form.

Hourihane is a huge fan favourite at Oakwell and is an indispensable member of the squad, he is the creative heartbeat of the team thanks to his excellent passing range and vision and quick footballing brain.

Hourihane is a former Republic Of Ireland under-21 and under-19 international and is a player of clear quality.