Leeds United took another big step towards the Premier League following Saturday’s hard-fought 2-1 win over Preston North End. Goals from Manor Solomon and Jayden Bogle ensured all three points remained inside a jubilant Elland Road that celebrated Sheffield United’s defeat to Plymouth Argyle just as much as their own team’s result.
Daniel Farke’s side are now five points clear of the third-placed Blades with four games to go and while no one is booking the open-top bus tour just yet, eyes are increasingly looking towards a summer in which Leeds hope to be recruiting for Premier League football. 49ers Enterprises will need to spend to stand any chance of surviving but not every signing needs to be big money.
Interestingly for Leeds, a huge number of experienced Premier League players will see their respective contracts expire this summer and there could be a bargain or two available, particularly in priority areas such as goalkeeper or striker. Take a look to see who might be an option come summer.
1. Lucasz Fabianski (West Ham)
Fell behind Alphonse Areola in the pecking order at West Ham and his exit was confirmed before last season ended. Plenty of Premier League experience with Arsenal and Swansea, as well as 57 Poland caps. | Getty Images
2. Fraser Forster (Tottenham Hotspur)
Stood in as Spurs' first-choice for several weeks last season because of injuries elsewhere. Has plenty of previous top-flight experience with Southampton. | Getty Images
3. Ben Mee (Brentford)
Signed a one-year deal last summer but struggled with injury and only started two league games. A veteran of lower-level Premier League, most notably as Burnley captain. | Getty Images
4. Takehiro Tomiyasu
Had his Arsenal contract terminated by mutual consent earlier this summer as he continues to recover from a serious knee injury. | Arsenal FC via Getty Images
5. Vladimir Coufal (West Ham)
Leeds have been linked with the West Ham summer exit. talkSPORT claimed the Whites and Everton were 'tracking' the 32-year-old, who has vast Premier League experience and a Europa League winners' medal. | Getty Images
6. Victor Lindelof (Manchester United)
One of many to leave Old Trafford this summer as Manchester United continue their cost-cutting exercise. Has over 250 games under his belt for the Red Devils and a fully-fledged Sweden international. Photo: Matthew Peters