Daniel Farke at loggerheads with Leeds board over Jean-Matteo Bahoya

Farke has publicly questioned Bahoya's readiness after the winger played just 11 minutes since arriving on loan from Frankfurt with a £25.7m obligation to buy.

Daniel Farke is at odds with Leeds United's board over Jean-Matteo Bahoya's role at the club. The 21-year-old winger arrived on loan from Eintracht Frankfurt with a conditional obligation to make the move permanent for £25.7 million, but has managed only 11 minutes across all competitions since joining.

Farke has publicly questioned the "hype" surrounding Bahoya and insisted the winger has not done enough to warrant involvement in the starting XI. Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider there is a clear "disconnect" between the manager and the recruitment team, with the board believing Bahoya has potential while Farke remains unconvinced by his displays in training and matches.

The obligation to buy is appearance-based, meaning Bahoya's lack of minutes makes it uncertain whether the clause will be triggered. Brown warned that the disagreement between manager and board over recruitment is problematic, questioning why Leeds signed a player the manager does not rate. Bahoya must now work his way into contention, though concerns remain about his tactical fit given he is not trusted at wing-back and unsuited to an inverted attacking role.