Leeds United are back on course for automatic promotion after storming into second place with seven straight league wins. Southampton have a game in hand at this point, but with the Saints still to play, the Whites have their promotion destiny back in their own hands, at least for now.
Daniel Farke and the club's recruitment staff planned their summer shopping carefully ahead of this season, while January proved a quiet window. The club likely have a shopping list for both the Premier League and the Championship ahead of the season, depending on what happens, but as things stand, they may be able to save themselves some money with smart free agent signings. Here we take a look at the standout names from the Premier League and Championship who are on course to be out of contract this summer.
7. Oli McBurnie (Sheffield United)
McBurnie is dangerous at both Premier League and Championship level. | Getty Images
8. Ben Johnson (West Ham)
Johnson was linked with Leeds in January. The full-back is out of contract this summer as things stand. | Getty Images
9. Josh Dasilva (Brentford)
DaSilva may well come available this summer, featuring infrequently for the Bees. He would be a solid signing with promotion, still only 25. | Getty Images
10. Che Adams (Southampton)
Adams could be a fine signing if Leeds secure promotion and Southampton don't. | Getty Images
11. Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn Rovers)
Dolan is still only 22 years of age. The Winger has scored four times for Blackburn from out wide this season. | Getty Images
12. Paddy McNair (Middlesbrough)
Perhaps more of a back-up centre-back, and an attractive option of Leeds don't secure promotion. | Getty Images