Leeds United are just a few weeks away from what chairman Paraag Marathe recently described as the most important summer in decades, with preparations underway for the return of Premier League football to Elland Road. Reports have suggested Daniel Farke could have more than £100million to spend and the expectation is reinforcements will arrive across multiple positions.
Preparing for the step up from Championship to Premier League is not easy, and clubs like Leeds need to get virtually every decision right to stand a chance of survival. Elland Road chiefs - albeit many of which have now left - were in a similar position five years ago as they prepared for their long-awaited top-flight return under Marcelo Bielsa.
Leeds got plenty of business done that summer, with a total of 13 combined incomings and outgoings as Bielsa attempted to build a squad fit for the Premier League. Those 13 players have enjoyed very different careers since, and the YEP has taken a look at what they’re all up to now below.
13. Rodrigo - incoming
Leeds broke their transfer record to sign the Valencia forward for £27m and despite early uncertainty over his exact role, Rodrigo became a much-loved figure for his crucial goals and passionate celebrations. His injury in January of the relegation campaign is looked back on as being decisive, given he'd scored 10 league goals up until that point. Left for a new adventure following relegation, joining Qatar outfit Al-Rayyan. Currently on loan at rivals Al-Gharafa, aged 34. | Naomi Baker/Getty Images Photo: Naomi Baker/Getty Images