Leeds United may make a move for Wolverhampton Wanderers star Hwang Hee-chan and PSV Eindhoven’s Cody Gakpo again in January after missing out on the duo this summer, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

Jesse Marsch oversaw a hectic few months of business at Elland Road but was ultimately left disappointed on deadline day.

What happened on deadline day?

Leeds appeared to be set to win the race for Marseille forward Bamba Dieng, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that the deal was ready to be completed.

But a late intervention from Ligue 1 side Nice turned the 22-year-old’s head and Dieng opted to pursue a stay in France.

Leeds turned their attention to the Senegal international after PSV Eindhoven decided not to sell Gakpo, despite a fee being agreed for the £35 million-rated winger, according to 90Min.

Meanwhile, Wolves winger Hwang had also been identified as a late target, having played rejected by Wolves.

Jones told GiveMeSport that Leeds were considering a late move for Adama Traore after being knocked back by Dieng, but ultimately opted against it.

What has Jones said on Leeds’ plans?

Jones understands that Leeds could make another move for both Hwang and Gakpo in future windows after their strong pursuit.

The transfer insider details that it ultimately proved too tough to do a deal for either star late on in the summer, however.

Jones told GIVEMESPORT: “Fulham moved on from Dieng and that gave Leeds a pretty free run at him. He was the ideal player to fit the project as he still had plenty of scope to be moulded into what Marsch was looking for in a forward. Hwang proved too tough but it is one they might come back to along with Gakpo.”

Have Leeds had a good summer?

Marsch was handed a tough task when he lost both Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha to Manchester City and Barcelona respectively.

Both he and the board have splashed the cash in their wake, however, spending close to £100 million to bring in the likes of Brenden Aaronson, Tyler Adams, Luis Sinisterra and Marc Roca.

It could be argued that a new left-back and striker were still required when the window slammed shut, but it was always likely to be a tough task at Elland Road this summer.