Time is of the essence for Leeds United and the club’s hierarchy.

Having survived last season by the skin of their teeth, Daniel Farke’s side cannot rest on their laurels.

Newly-promoted teams have struggled to retain their Premier League status in recent years, but that trend has to end at some point.

Leeds have made a promising start to the summer window.

Former Fulham midfielder Harry Wilson was a much-coveted free agent before being persuaded to move to Elland Road, while executives moved fast to secure the £34m capture of Tarik Muharemovic from Sassuolo as Pascal Struijk’s replacement at the back.