Every Leeds United player out of contract next summer as ten face uncertain Elland Road future
Leeds’ primary goal in 2023/24 is to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking, ideally through the automatic promotion route as opposed to the play-offs. As a direct consequence of whichever division United are competing in next season, decisions will need to be taken over the summer break before 2024/25 begins to determine which players currently set to be out of contract have a future at Elland Road.
Failure to win promotion is likely to mean the club retain members of Daniel Farke’s squad who have taken on a more peripheral role this season, although conversely, reinstated Premier League membership could spell the end for some of Leeds’ longest-serving players in recent history.
Here is every Leeds player out of contract in the coming months.
Here is every Leeds player out of contract in the coming months.
7. Jamie Shackleton
The last of the permanently contracted Leeds players whose deals are up next June, Shackleton is one who remains young, versatile and has proven his worth this season in numerous positions. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
8. Jaidon Anthony
Leeds don't have an option to buy included in Anthony's loan deal but the AFC Bournemouth winger may be retained if a permanent deal can be agreed this summer. If not, it's likely he'll return to the south coast upon the expiry of his season-long stay. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
9. Joe Rodon
Wales international defender Rodon is one who could feasibly play at Premier League level if Leeds were to go up. However, staying in the Championship is likely to mean his season-long loan deal would expire with Leeds unable to part with the necessary funds to keep him at Elland Road. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
10. Djed Spence
Yet to see the best of Spence due to injury, the fellow Spurs loanee is in a similar position to teammate Rodon. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe