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How Leeds United’s stunning future £471m squad could look - according to FM

The game predicts plenty of change at Elland Road in the coming seasons.

As Leeds United continue to reestablish themselves as a Premier League side, supporters will be understandably excited to see what direction the club’s future will take.

And while we might not have a crystal ball out our disposal, we do have the next best thing - Football Manager.

The popular video game franchise is renowned for its meticulous detail and authentic approach to the world of, well, football management, and we thought we’d take a look five years into the future to see exactly what the lay of the land is at Elland Road.

Fast forward to 2026, and it’s all change for the Whites.

Just four members of Leeds’ current side are still in the match day squad, but the big news is that Marcelo Bielsa is no longer at the club.

Fear not though, the Whites have managed to maintain their top flight status under his successor, albeit with a string of fairly underwhelming mid-table finishes - especially given the talent in the new squad.

Check out Leeds’ impressive new squad, according to Football Manager 2022, below...

The popular video game franchise is renowned for its meticulous detail and authentic approach to the world of, well, football management, and we thought we’d take a look five years into the future to see exactly what the lay of the land is at Elland Road.