As one of the club's more saleable assets, Illan Meslier could make way this summer as Leeds look to raise funds. Darlow was signed as a back-up to the Frenchman last summer, ready to step in when called upon throughout 2023/24 and the experienced 'keeper could get the nod if Leeds move Meslier on.placeholder image
As one of the club's more saleable assets, Illan Meslier could make way this summer as Leeds look to raise funds. Darlow was signed as a back-up to the Frenchman last summer, ready to step in when called upon throughout 2023/24 and the experienced 'keeper could get the nod if Leeds move Meslier on.

Leeds United line-up on 2024/25 opening day as things stand revealed with loanees return to Elland Road

Joe Donnohue
By Joe Donnohue

Leeds United journalist

Published 3rd Jun 2024, 19:00 GMT

The YEP predicts Leeds United's starting XI manager Daniel Farke could name on the opening day of next season as the Whites embark on a new Championship season.

Leeds United's 2024/25 Championship campaign will get underway the weekend of August 10 this summer, possibly with a handful of new names in the starting line-up.

There is expected to be plenty of incoming and outgoing business at Elland Road over the coming weeks and months with some key players potentially departing after the club's 2023/24 season.

Others will arrive to replace them, while there will be some players returning from their loan spells away from LS11, giving rise to the possibility of some familiar faces donning the white of Leeds once more.

Here, the YEP predicts the starting XI that Daniel Farke could name on the opening day of next season.

Kamara's form was largely positive throughout 2023/24 and despite a lack of goals from central midfield, is likely to remain in his post on the opening day of next season.

7. CM - Glen Kamara

Kamara's form was largely positive throughout 2023/24 and despite a lack of goals from central midfield, is likely to remain in his post on the opening day of next season. | George Wood Photo: George Wood

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A reliable operator on the right and always willing to fight for the cause, James is a strong contender to be one of Leeds' key players next season, particularly if Crysencio Summerville and Willy Gnonto depart.

8. RW - Dan James

A reliable operator on the right and always willing to fight for the cause, James is a strong contender to be one of Leeds' key players next season, particularly if Crysencio Summerville and Willy Gnonto depart. | Richard Sellers Photo: Richard Sellers

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Aaronson spent 2023/24 out on loan at Union Berlin but having been signed for around £25 million, Leeds are unlikely to receive a fee matching that figure if they seek an Aaronson sale this summer, therefore in the interest of Profitability and Sustainability Rules, the American is likely to stick around.

9. LW - Brenden Aaronson

Aaronson spent 2023/24 out on loan at Union Berlin but having been signed for around £25 million, Leeds are unlikely to receive a fee matching that figure if they seek an Aaronson sale this summer, therefore in the interest of Profitability and Sustainability Rules, the American is likely to stick around. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson

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Georginio was another high-cost signing who may attract significant interest this summer but is unlikely to be sold for a fee matching his club-record purchase. On a long-term contract, Georginio is likely to remain at Elland Road and start on the opening day.

10. CF - Georginio Rutter

Georginio was another high-cost signing who may attract significant interest this summer but is unlikely to be sold for a fee matching his club-record purchase. On a long-term contract, Georginio is likely to remain at Elland Road and start on the opening day. | Getty Images

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Daniel Farke has striking options aplenty in Rutter, Joel Piroe, Mateo Joseph and Bamford, but has tended to favour seniority and experience wherever possible. For that reason, and the fact Bamford remains contracted to the club for another two seasons, the No. 9 is likely to start the campaign with a starting place.

11. ST - Patrick Bamford

Daniel Farke has striking options aplenty in Rutter, Joel Piroe, Mateo Joseph and Bamford, but has tended to favour seniority and experience wherever possible. For that reason, and the fact Bamford remains contracted to the club for another two seasons, the No. 9 is likely to start the campaign with a starting place. Photo: George Wood

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