It was a busy summer in West Yorkshire after last season’s failed promotion push as Leeds United planned for a second year of Championship football. Recruitment chiefs ensured the squad was kept competitive but the inevitable was never far away once Southampton won at Wembley, with a host of first-team and fringe players moving on.
Leeds haven't looked back much since waving goodbye to the likes of Georginio Rutter, Archie Gray and Crysencio Summerville, with focus now on the current crop and what they can do. But how have those who moved on fared since finding pastures new?
Below, the YEP has taken a look at the fortunes of Leeds’ 18 summer exits, with plenty of positive starts but some not so much. Scroll down and take a look...
13. Luke Ayling
Made his loan move to Middlesbrough permanent in the summer, calling time on an eight-year spell in West Yorkshire. Left with everyone's best wishes and hugely valued at Boro, having played every available league minute so far. | Getty Images
14. Ian Poveda
Attracted plenty of suitors during a loan spell with Sheffield Wednesday but struggled for fitness since joining Sunderland in the summer. Picked up a muscle injury during an 11-minute cameo earlier this month and expected to be out for several weeks. | Harry Murphy/Getty Images Photo: Harry Murphy/Getty Images
15. Sam Greenwood
Experienced early uncertainty after Ryan Lowe left the club following their opening-day defeat against Sheffield United. Now managed by Paul Heckingbottom and was recently shown a straight red card for a rash tackle against Blackburn Rovers. Photo: Gary Oakley
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16. Darko Gyabi
Settling into his second loan spell at Plymouth and impressing manager Wayne Rooney massively. Took his form into the October break and scored a wonderful goal for England Under-20s recently. | Getty Images
17. Sonny Perkins
Signed a season-long loan deal at Leyton Orient in a bid to get his career back on track but yet to start a league game for the third-tier side. Six league appearances have totalled just 90 minutes and no goals. Photo: Gareth Copley
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18. Liam Cooper
Cooper's move to Bulgarian outfit CSKA Sofia surprised just about everyone and the former Leeds captain settled straight in with two starts before an injury. | Getty Images