Leeds United have not been afraid to spend this summer as their Premier League return edges closer. Elland Road chiefs have splashed around £75million on six fee-paying transfers including the likes of Anton Stach, Jaka Bijol and Lucas Perri, with marquee arrivals expected to follow at left-wing and striker.
Daniel Farke has also welcomed one free transfer through the door, with striker Lukas Nmecha arriving from VfL Wolfsburg, and with the understanding he needs greater depth as well as improved first-team quality, that might be an avenue worth exploring again. Game-changing attackers won’t come cheap and Leeds could do with saving every penny for the likes of Rodrigo Muniz or A.N. Other.
Interestingly, a large number of Premier League players - many of whom played regular top-flight football last season - are without a club and therefore available for nothing. Below, the YEP takes a look at 18 cut-price options that could save Leeds millions of pounds.
13. Willian (Fulham)
Re-joined Fulham on a short-term contract earlier this season after leaving Olympiacos in December. Will turn 37 in August. | Getty Images
14. Jamie Vardy (Leicester City)
Still banging in goals and infuriating opposition fans at 38, and insisted earlier this summer he's still fit enough to play in the Premier League. | AFP via Getty Images
15. Danny Ings (West Ham)
Struggled for minutes at West Ham, even in periods where Michail Antonio, Jarrod Bowen and Nicklas Fullkrug have all been out. Will turn 33 soon but still a top finisher for most lower-end Premier League teams. | Getty Images
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16. Callum Wilson (Newcastle United)
Newcastle opted against a 12-month extension and Wilson subsequently rejected their pay-as-you-play deal. Reportedly in talks over a move to West Ham. | Getty Images
17. Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton)
Injury record an obvious concern but 57 goals in 236 Premier League games nothing to be sniffed at. Interest from Newcastle United, AC Milan and Atalanta would suggest there is plenty still to come from the 28-year-old, who confirmed his Everton exit earlier this month. | Getty Images