Done deal:Following Daniel Farke’s rejection, Patrick Bamford’s future at Leeds United seems unknown.

In January, Patrick Bamford could have to leave Leeds United as Daniel Farke made the decision to substitute Mateo Joseph in an attempt to chase Preston North End.

Since it was rumored in the summer that Farke would try to transfer Bamford on, the decision to start Joseph instead of Bamford might be devastating to Bamford’s hopes of seeing further action at Elland Road. [July 10, Daily Mail]

Leeds lost in the last minute, although Joseph appeared to have rescued the day by setting up Daniel James for the penalty that Pascal Struijk scored. However, Leeds later gave up another goal.

In his post-match news conference, the manager explained his choice [via Leeds Live]: Farke declared, “There are no gifts and no coincidences.” “I felt that we should play with two strikers when we were underload, and I wanted to go for a striker who could run and work a lot.”

Even though Farke moved swiftly to clarify his position and the reasoning behind the move, it is increasingly evident that Bamford is no longer needed at Leeds.

Throughout his lengthy tenure at Leeds, he has seen many highs and lows, but the most recent decision to pass him over in favor of the 20-year-old might be the last straw for him in terms of being a regular starter.

It might have been his missed penalty in the 1-0 loss to Stoke at the Britannia in October that influenced Farke’s decision, as he has failed to score or assist in any of his 15 league games this season.

It could be time to sever relations more permanently as the January transfer window draws near. Bamford is probably eager to play more regularly, and Farke has made it clear what his position is on the Englishman’s place in his team.