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Leeds United Sporting Director Tells Fans to Expect 'Big Surprise Signing'

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Leeds United chief Victor Orta has told fans that they can expect the club to make a 'big surprise signing', although the transfer window has already closed.

The club sold star striker Chris Wood to Burnley late in the period, but also had a busy summer with incoming players as they signed 14 new new names, also making their deals with Hadi Sacko and Pontus Jansson permanent.

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According to Orta, though, they are still not done yet, and are looking to bring in a big name from Asia.

Speaking in a Facebook Q&A session with fans, the sporting director said: "We are near to signing a big surprise from Asia.