Leeds United are already hard at work preparing for the new season following relegation from the Premier League.
Up to this point, the club chiefs have been leading the preparations for the new campaign, but with Daniel Farke looking likely to arrive as new boss any moment, the Leeds players will return to base on Monday to begin fitness work ahead of what will surely be a bruising Championship season. Leeds will be expected to compete for promotion, but there will likely be a big turnaround this summer with exits and incomings expected.
With that in mind, we have put together Leeds’ likely starting XI for the opening day of the Championship season, taking into account some of the recent rumours.
7. CM - Jayson Molumby
Molumby looks set to make the switch from West Brom to Leeds, and he would likely be a starter in midfield amid likely exits. | Getty Images
8. CM - Sam Greenwood
Greenwood could get a greater responsibility next season with more starts, particularly given the likely exits in midfield. | AFP via Getty Images
9. LW - Daniel James
James faces an uncertain future, and after largely failing to prove himself in the Premier League, he may have to drop down to the Championship, and Leeds may want to give the Welshman a platform to prove himself so that they can make more of their money back at a future date. | Getty Images
10. CF - Georginio Rutter
Rutter was a big, long-term investment from Leeds, and they are not likely to take a bath on his fee at this stage, given the striker has not proven himself up to this point. Rutter will need to get game time, and he is a likely starter. | Getty Images
11. CF - Patrick Bamford
Bamford had a disappointing season of last, and he is not likely to land a move on the back of that campaign. It feels more likely he will still be at Elland Road come the start of the season. | Getty Images