For a bit of fun, we've used the latest edition of Football Manager to travel five years into the future, and taken a look at how Leeds United' s side shapes up. This is how the management simulator predicts the Whites will be lining up in January 2026.
7. CM: Sander Berge
The Blades went down in 2020/21, but Berge stayed with them for another season, before joining Southampton. He didn't get game time there, but has reignited his career at Leeds in a highly-creative midfield. Photo: Catherine Ivill
8. AMR: Raphinha
Valued at £51m, he's Leeds' star man, scoring goals and bagging assists with abandon. He continues to play a vital role in the Whites' mission to become a Premier League powerhouse once again. Photo: Shaun Botterill
9. AMC: Ayoze Perez
Now in his second season at Elland Road, Perez has been impressive in the number ten role. At the age of 32, however, his value is rapidly depreciating Photo: Michael Regan
10. AML: Callum Hudson-Odoi
He took an almighty pay cut to join Leeds in 2024, after falling out of favour at Chelsea amid another influx of big-money signings. At £38m, he's the Whites' joint-third most valuable asset. Photo: Catherine Ivill
11. ST: Josef Martinez
Patrick Bamford left in the summer of 2021, joining a newly-promoted Bournemouth side. His replacement, Martinez, scored 27 league goals across his first couple of seasons, but has just one in 18 games in 2025/26. Photo: Carmen Mandato
12. Sub 1: Billy Crellin
A new signing for a mere £140k, the former Fleetwood Town stopper provides cover for Riznyk. Photo: Charlotte Tattersall