Leeds United are continuing to target a number of players during the January transfer window after welcoming Max Wober and Georginio Rutter to Elland Road. After breaking their club-record transfer fee two-and-a-half years after they snapped up Rodrigo from Valencia, Leeds could now look to keep their spending to a minimum as they continue to bolster their squad.
Following the departure of Mateusz Klich on a free transfer, Jesse Marsch’s side could now consider delving into the free agent market themselves as a number of high profile stars enter the final months of their contracts. Here are 13 soon-to-be free agents available this month to seal pre-contract agreements.
7. Jefferson Lerma
Gary O’Neil has admitted he wants Lerma to stay at the club this summer, while it has been reported that Nottingham Forest have been linked with a move for the 28-year-old. | Getty Images
8. James Milner
It is unclear whether James Milner will remain at Anfield beyond this summer’s contract expiry, while he has also been linked with a return to Leeds United. The 37-year-old spent eight years with his boyhood club. | Getty Images
9. Caglar Soyuncu
The Turkey international has fallen out of favour at Leicester City and is set to leave the club once his contract expires. Reports claim Soyuncu is close to agreeing a move to Atletico Madrid and has already rejected Aston Villa. | Getty Images
10. Naby Keita
Liverpool have reportedly decided against offering Naby Keita fresh terms and the midfielder will look for a new club at the end of the season. Keita has struggled to impress since moving to England and his career has been littered with injuries so far. | Getty Images
11. Jan Paul van Hecke
The Dutchman is out of contract at Brighton this summer but it is unclear whether he will extend his stay at the club. Van Hecke was named Blackburn Rovers’ Player of the Season during last year’s loan spell but has only managed one league appearance for the Seagulls since. | AFP via Getty Images
12. Phil Jones
The defender is set to leave Manchester United after 13 years at the club when his contract expires. The Red Devils are reportedly open to him leaving this month rather than letting him leave for free at the end of the season. | AFP via Getty Images