Leeds United face an uncertain future as they continue to battle to keep their Premier League status.
The Whites are one point from safety heading into this weekend’s fixtures, and they have their work cut out to beat the drop with just two games to play. Almost all of Leeds’ summer transfer plans will depend on whether they stay up or go down, but here we take a look at the possible exits from the club, including three players who are likely to leave either way, and seven players who could leave if relegation is to be the club’s fate.
Take a look below as we start with the most likely departures.
1. Weston McKennie
McKennie is only on loan, and while there is an option to buy, Leeds are unlikely to activate it, particularly if they go down. McKennie is likely to have bigger ambitions that Leeds are not ready to meet.
2. Cody Drameh
Drameh is almost certain to leave having not got his first-team opportunity up until now. He could prove useful in the Championship should the worst happen, but he is still likely to be allowed to leave.
3. Diego Llorente
Llorente is another who is very likely to leave permanently after a loan spell with Roma. Roma have passed up the option to buy, but the defender left Leeds for personal reasons, and it’s unlikely he wants to return.
4. Robin Koch
On to the ‘coulds’, and when we say ‘could’, we essentially base it on the condition that Leeds go down. Koch has dreams of playing internationally, and playing Championship football isn’t going to help his case should relegation happen.
5. Wilfried Gnonto
Gnonto will likely want to play at a high level as he bids to stay in the Italy squad. Leeds would be very privileged to keep hold of Gnonto if they were to go down.
6. Luis Sinisterra
Sinisterra is simply not a Championship player, and he has shown that when fit. If Leeds go down, the winger will be on his way.