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Leeds United have a huge summer ahead as they look to build on an impressive 14th-placed finish upon their Premier League return. Elland Road recruitment chiefs will already be working to identify potential transfer targets with the window set to open tomorrow.
Attacking quality is expected to be the priority for Leeds, who built strong defensive foundations last year. Chairman Paraag Marathe recently told the YEP and other outlets how the bar has been raised for new arrivals, with fewer new faces but of real difference-making quality.
Leeds will also look to sell and by the time they kick off next season, Daniel Farke’s attacking unit could look quite different. Below, the YEP gives its verdict on what could happen, with a couple of big transfers in, four sold and decisions needed on several current stars.
7. KEEP: Noah Okafor
Another no-brainer, or very close to one at least. Only a chance to maybe double their money on the £16m man would tempt, but that's unlikely. Will hopefully not be so relied upon to create this season with some proper competition needed on his side. | Getty Images
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8. SELL: Willy Gnonto
A difficult goodbye but one that feels necessary for both the club and player, if they can bring in a good fee. Gnonto needs to play football more regularly than he has done for the past few years, while Leeds could do with generating some profit. A minor muscle injury could delay proceedings. | Getty Images
9. KEEP: Daniel James
Farke seems to have more trust in James than Gnonto, which is why he feels more likely to stay on. At 28, he might also be happier with a role on the first-team fringes and has the pace to make an impact when the time is right. | Getty Images
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10. KEEP: Brenden Aaronson
Played more Premier League games than anyone else with 37, a reminder of his incredible durability. Leeds have added more final-third quality on the right but Aaronson is a steady squad option across a few positions. | AFP via Getty Images
11. SOLD: Jack Harrison
A half-season loan at Fiorentina went okay, without ever being sensational. Has since left for MLS outfit New England Revolution. | Getty Images
12. SOLD: Joe Gelhardt
Leeds wanted £3-4m for Gelhardt last summer and are believed to have doubled that upon selling him to Hull City earlier this month. | Getty Images