Leeds United midfielder Adam Forshaw is relishing the competition at Elland Road.
The 30-year-old will be competing with new signings Tyler Adams, Marc Roca and Darko Gyabi for a spot in Jesse Marsch's side this upcoming season.
"You have your own drive and you want to play games anyway, but competition is healthy and it will bring the best out of people," Forshaw told LeedsLive. "We're going to have a bigger squad this season, already we can see that. I think the manager will rotate a little bit more but it's up to everyone to try and make themselves a mainstay in the team. Ultimately, we all have the same goal.
"For a club to their business so early and not wait until later in the window is great. The lads that have come in, the majority of them know exactly how Jesse wants to play and they're very clued in with the counter-pressing, the formation and style. A lot of them have hit the ground running and they're good lads as well.
"It brings out the best in you. Not me personally but you could feel comfortable if you didn't have someone behind you or someone fighting for the same position.
"I'm happy to be fit and I'm trying to do exactly what the manager wants me to do. I'm a team player and I try to contribute as much as I can. I want to play, I want to have an injury-free season and hopefully we can all have a successful one."
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