The experienced goalkeeper's Leeds deal is up in 2026, which leaves him one year remaining at Elland Road on his current terms. Darlow will turn 35 at the beginning of next season, at which point Leeds may find themselves back in the Premier League. Factoring in age, playing time over the duration of his existing contract and where Leeds could be, it's unlikely he's handed an extension this summer.placeholder image
The experienced goalkeeper's Leeds deal is up in 2026, which leaves him one year remaining at Elland Road on his current terms. Darlow will turn 35 at the beginning of next season, at which point Leeds may find themselves back in the Premier League. Factoring in age, playing time over the duration of his existing contract and where Leeds could be, it's unlikely he's handed an extension this summer. | Getty Images

How likely these 10 Leeds United players are to receive contract renewal this summer

Joe Donnohue
By Joe Donnohue

Leeds United journalist

Published 10th Apr 2025, 17:14 GMT

Every Leeds United contract renewal this summer ranked as Karl Darlow less likely than Illan Meslier for new Elland Road deal.

Leeds United's summer transfer business is likely to begin as soon as the 2024/25 campaign comes to a close with contract renewals at Elland Road.

There are currently five first-team players out of contract at the end of the season with a further five whose deals are due to expire in the next 12 months.

While some are hypothetically easier deals to negotiate, others will require lengthier discussions with the players and their representatives over an Elland Road stay. Meanwhile, some of those who will still be contracted to the club for another season may be prioritised so the club do not relinquish their power in said negotiations once contracts have been run down to expiry in June 2026.

Here, the YEP assesses which players are most and least likely to be offered and accept new deals this summer.

To many, extending Firpo's stay should be top of Leeds' to-do list this summer but the defender is into the final few months of his Elland Road contract and has recently changed agencies, the possible ramifications of which cannot be ignored. The ball is in the player's court and on the back of stellar displays in the Championship, he won't be short of offers from Spain, where he and his family may wish to return.

7. Junior Firpo: 6/10

To many, extending Firpo's stay should be top of Leeds' to-do list this summer but the defender is into the final few months of his Elland Road contract and has recently changed agencies, the possible ramifications of which cannot be ignored. The ball is in the player's court and on the back of stellar displays in the Championship, he won't be short of offers from Spain, where he and his family may wish to return. Photo: Stu Forster

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Byram's deal expires this summer but he has proven his fitness and reliability at right-back and left-back over the course of two seasons in the Championship. He would provide squad cover at Premier League level, or still in the Championship, and would likely be an easy extension to negotiate.

8. Sam Byram: 6/10

Byram's deal expires this summer but he has proven his fitness and reliability at right-back and left-back over the course of two seasons in the Championship. He would provide squad cover at Premier League level, or still in the Championship, and would likely be an easy extension to negotiate. Photo: George Wood

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The Spurs loanee is one Leeds likely pursue on a permanent this summer, owing to Farke's fondness of the player and his impact during the second half of the season. That said, with managerial change expected at Tottenham, there is the potential for a fresh start in London, where Solomon admits he had reservations about leaving before his Leeds loan. Additionally, the player's wage demands would likely be too great if Leeds stay in the Championship, while Spurs' asking price may be too high altogether.

9. Manor Solomon: 6/10

The Spurs loanee is one Leeds likely pursue on a permanent this summer, owing to Farke's fondness of the player and his impact during the second half of the season. That said, with managerial change expected at Tottenham, there is the potential for a fresh start in London, where Solomon admits he had reservations about leaving before his Leeds loan. Additionally, the player's wage demands would likely be too great if Leeds stay in the Championship, while Spurs' asking price may be too high altogether. Photo: Michael Regan

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The Welsh international has been Leeds' Player of the Season this year with 21 goal contributions, on the back of 20 last term. The Premier League has previously proven a significant step-up for the 27-year-old but he remains in the peak of his career. His deal is not due for expiry until next summer, which means negotiations are not an absolute necessity, but Leeds will be keen to ward off potential suitors by tying him down to a longer contract.

10. Dan James: 8/10

The Welsh international has been Leeds' Player of the Season this year with 21 goal contributions, on the back of 20 last term. The Premier League has previously proven a significant step-up for the 27-year-old but he remains in the peak of his career. His deal is not due for expiry until next summer, which means negotiations are not an absolute necessity, but Leeds will be keen to ward off potential suitors by tying him down to a longer contract. | Getty Images

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