The summer transfer window has closed and Leeds United were able to make one final signing, with Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah joining on a season long loan deal.
The Gunners youngster has made 19 senior appearances so far in his career for the North London side, scoring three goals. But he has been free-scoring in youth football, scoring 28 goals and registering seven assists in just 38 appearances for Arsenal Under-23's.
The 20-year-old forward will compete with the likes of Patrick Bamford and Tyler Roberts for a starting spot at Elland Road, with Marcelo Bielsa's side hoping to win promotion to the Premier League in 2019/20.
So, how will Nketiah get on at Elland Road?
And, how many goals will he score with the Championship?
We used Football Manager 2019 to have a bit of fun and try to predict Nketiah's season at Leeds.
Eddie Nketiah - Leeds United
Current ability: 125/200
Potential ability: -85 (170/200)
Age: 20
Best attributes: Acceleration (17), pace (16), off the ball movement (15), work rate (15), finishing (14), technique (14), agility (14), natural fitness (14), determination (14), team work (14).
To set up the simulation, we inputted the future loan transfer of Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal to Leeds on August 8 2019,
Using a fan made editor file, we also updated all the latest transfers, manager changes, promotions and relegations, to make it as realistic as possible, including the likes of Helder Costa, Ben White and Jack Clarke's loan back to Elland Road.
The only thing that we weren't able to do is include the accurate Championship fixtures for 2019/20, which have already been confirmed ahead of the new season.
We also stopped United signing anyone else in-game, to see how much of an impact Nketiah would have at Leeds.
So how much of an impact could Nketiah have at Leeds United in the 2019/20 season?
Here's what happened....
Eddie Nketiah's 2019/20 season for Leeds United
Nketiah's impact was quite incredible.
The 20-year-old had an outstanding season for Leeds, scoring 23 goals in 49 appearances in all competitions.
That includes 19 Championship goals in 43 league starts, proving himself to be a fantastic signing for Marcelo Bielsa's side.
Here are the top goal scorers for Leeds in 2019/20.
Interestingly, winger Ezgjan Alioski was the club's second-highest goalscorer followed by new signing Helder Costa.
Also, Nketiah's form was so good in the league, he was the joint third-highest goal scorer in the division, scoring the same as Joe Lolley, but not as much as Famara Diedhiou and Lee Gregory (Who moved from Stoke to Charlton in January).
Eddie Nketiah's best performances in 2019/20
Leeds United 2-0 Barnsley
In his first Leeds appearance, Nketiah was at the double at Elland Road in a 2-0 win over Barnsley.
Huddersfield 2-2 Leeds United
Nketiah was also at the double against Huddersfield, as they earned a 2-2 draw.
Leeds United 2-3 Liverpool
But, it wasn't just the Championship sides that felt Nketiah's goal scoring prowess, as the Arsenal youngster scored two against Liverpool in an FA Cup 6th round defeat.
Leeds United's best XI in 2019/20
Unsurprisingly, Bielsa's best XI for the season had Nketiah up top, with Pablo Hernandez playing as a number ten behind him.
New signings Ben White and Helder Costa were also included.
Leeds United's performance in 2019/20
Due to Bielsa's style of play, Leeds average more possession than any other side in the league.
But, they weren't toothless to say the least, as only Fulham scored more goals than Leeds in 2019/20,
The 2019/20 Championship table
But, where did Leeds finish in the Championship?
Good news Leeds fans, the simulation predicts a first place finish in the 2019/20 season with Nketiah in the side.
Bielsa's side won an incredible 96 points, finishing 11 points clear of second place Fulham.
So, there you go.
According to Football Manager 2019, Nketiah's signing will have a huge impact on Leeds' fortunes next season, as they finish as Championship winners.
Welcome to Leeds United, Eddie Nketiah.
