Leeds United look set for a busy and exciting summer as preparations get underway for their Premier League return. Daniel Farke is expected to welcome reinforcements across multiple positions to West Yorkshire with reports he will have more than £100million to spend.
But while the focus among fans will be on big-money transfers, Elland Road recruitment chiefs might be minded to snap up a bargain or two and recent reports suggest they could look into the free agent market. talkSPORT reported on Tuesday that Leeds and Everton are ‘tracking’ 32-year-old West Ham full-back Vladimir Coufal, who will leave the London Stadium this summer.
But Coufal is not the only top-flight veteran set to become available this summer, with some other highly experienced players on the lookout for a new home. Below, the YEP has taken a look at 30 Leeds might be minded to take a look at.
1. Vitezslav Jaros (Liverpool)
One of the youngest out-of-contract players at just 23, Jaros has spent much of his Liverpool career out on loan. Shot-stopper is highly regarded by the club and already has a first cap for the Czech Republic. | AFP via Getty Images
2. Lucasz Fabianski (West Ham)
Fallen behind Alphonse Areola in the pecking order at West Ham and will leave, as confirmed by the club earlier this month. Plenty of Premier League experience with Arsenal and Swansea, as well as 57 Poland caps. | Getty Images
3. Fraser Forster (Tottenham Hotspur)
Stood in as Spurs' first-choice for several weeks this season because of injuries elsewhere. Has plenty of previous top-flight experience with Southampton. | Getty Images
4. Robin Olsen (Aston Villa)
In with little chance of usurping Emi Martinez at Villa Park and could move on to become No.1 elsewhere. Reports earlier this season suggested a contract extension is unlikely. | Getty Images
5. Ben Mee (Brentford)
Signed a one-year deal last summer but struggled with injury and only started two league games. A veteran of lower-level Premier League, most notably as Burnley captain. | Getty Images
6. Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton)
Was one of Southampton's best players last season and arguably kept that title during a miserable Premier League return. Expected to leave St Mary's for free this summer, although Tottenham have been linked and would likely win any race. | Getty Images