If Leeds have ambitions of staying up, the hothouse atmosphere of Elland Road could hold the key, writes Phil McNulty.

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Leeds kept a clean sheet in their opening game of a league campaign for the first time in 13 seasons, since a 1-0 victory over Wolves in August 2012 in the Championship.

Werder Bremen’s Deichstube fan site reports that there’s been a breakthrough in negotiations over a loan deal for Leeds right back Isaac Schmidt. The site goes so far to claim that the Swiss

Much has been made of the height of Leeds United’s eight summer signings, with several standing over 6ft, and Daniel Farke’s men will certainly be

Leeds were promoted as Championship winners last season, while Everton finished 13th in the Premier League. Each club added eight new faces to their respective roster since last season as Leeds looks to maintain status in England’s top flight and Everton looks to at a minimum to crack the Top 10.

Leeds Rhinos have signed Salford loose forward Joe Shorrocks on loan until the end of the season. The 25-year-old made 15 Super League appearances for the beleaguered Red Devils this year. He could make his debut for Brad Arthur's side in Thursday's home game against leaders Hull KR.

Of course, net spend plays a huge part in profit and sustainability rules, but Leeds chiefs have alluded to the January window and the summer period before the new PSR cycle of July 1 as opportunities in which Leeds can drum up funds if necessary.