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It’s going to be a busy summer at Leeds United one way or another, with Elland Road chiefs set to either be recruiting for Premier League survival or accepting the reality of a third season in the Championship. All involved will be hoping for the former and despite a disappointing 2-2 draw at home to Swansea City on Saturday, Daniel Farke’s side remain well-placed to secure a top-two finish.
Should Leeds and Farke achieve their ultimate goal, then the focus of this summer will be on incoming recruitment but decisions will also have to be made on the current squad, namely those coming towards the end of their contracts or fringe players who will only fall further down the pecking order. Many of the current squad would be expected to lead the fight for continued Premier League status but some difficult decisions might also need to be taken.
Below, the YEP has taken an early look at the current first-team squad with 10 who could feasibly leave, 6 whose future is undecided and 12 who many expect to stay on. Take a look below to see.
7. Manor Solomon - could leave
Another whose loan deal has no permanent option and so Solomon will leave Leeds this summer as things stand. There have been reports of interest in a permanent move, albeit that will only likely happen if promotion is achieved. | Getty Images
8. Jack Harrison - could leave
In a similar position to Kristensen in that Leeds appear happy to get the summer loan exit off their books, with a return to Elland Road very hard to picture. Could be that Everton make his loan permanent while the YEP also reported recently on exploratory interest from the MLS. | Getty Images
9. Joe Gelhardt - could leave
Joined Hull City to get regular football in January and getting exactly that, quickly becoming a fan favourite at the MKM Stadium. Head coach Ruben Selles has regularly stated a desire to sign the forward permanently this summer. | Getty Images
10. Patrick Bamford - could leave
Will enter the final 12 months of his Leeds contract this summer and if this season's numbers - no Championship starts or goals - are anything to go by, it's hard to see any kind of extension being offered. Could be the club decide to cash in and get some money back on Bamford this summer, with the need to a new striker or two if promotion is achieved. Previous reports of interest from Blackburn Rovers and Wrexham. Photo: Ryan Hiscott
11. Illan Meslier - undecided
Leeds will be expected to prioritise a new first-choice goalkeeper this summer if promotion is achieved, particularly given the number of high-profile errors Meslier has made. An exit not guaranteed by any means, but the Frenchman will enter the final 12 months of his contract this summer, making it the opportune moment to cash in. | Martin Rickett/PA Wire
12. Karl Darlow - undecided
The goalkeeper has played more minutes for Wales this season than Leeds and with a World Cup following next season, which Craig Bellamy's squad hope to be part of, he could look to leave in search of more regular opportunities. | Getty Images