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George Bennett

When could Georginio Rutter make his Leeds United debut following club-record signing?

Georginio Rutter could make his Leeds United debut when they host Brentford at Elland Road next weekend, after signing from Hoffenheim for an initial fee of £25 million.

The Frenchman has penned a five-and-a-half-year deal, which could increase to £35 million in add-ons. Rutter becomes the second signing to arrive at Leeds in January, after Max Wober joined from Red Bull Salzburg earlier this month.

Rutter is ineligible to face Cardiff City in Leeds' FA Cup third-round replay on Wednesday, as he did not feature in the original tie in the Welsh capital. He will, however, be present at Elland Road as he will be presented to the crowd prior to kick-off.

Read more: Leeds United door left open as Jesse Marsch faced with tough Pascal Stuijk callHis arrival has ended Jesse Marsch's long search for a striker, with the 20-year-old scoring 11 goals in 64 appearances across all competitions for Hoffenheim.

He will be tasked with helping to steer Leeds away from danger, after the Whites sit two points clear of the relegation zone in 14th place.

Leeds have failed to win any of their last five matches in the Premier League, and are winless in a further seven games across all competitions.

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