The summer transfer window officially opens on Monday by which point Leeds United can start doing business. In reality, the bulk of their transfer dealings will take place after the World Cup but discussions will have been underway for weeks and decisions will soon follow.
Incomings will inevitably grab the headlines but Leeds have some important decisions to make on current squad members - particularly those returning from a loan. Temporary moves were sanctioned for a number of reasons last season, from Max Wober’s out-of-favour status to Harry Gray’s desire for senior football.
Notwithstanding the triggering of any buy options, Leeds will welcome back - or have already welcomed back - eight first-team or what we’ll call senior academy players. Here’s what the YEP expects to happen to them all this summer.
7. KEEP: Mateo Joseph
Joseph had scored two goals in 29 league games for Mallorca before a season-ending ACL injury in April. The Spanish striker will almost certainly remain at Leeds for the foreseeable future as work starts on his rehabilitation. | Getty Images
8. LOAN: Harry Gray
A first-ever loan move saw Gray score three goals in 20 League One games for eventually relegated Rotherham. That senior exposure simply has to continue, maybe even with a step up towards top-end League One or even Championship. | Jonathan Gawthorpe