Leeds United are heading into another important summer as they look to build on their impressive Premier League return. Daniel Farke’s side were comfortably safe in the end, their 47 points enough for a 14th-placed finish despite losing 3-0 at relegated West Ham on the final day.
Last year’s recruitment proved incredibly successful but 49ers Enterprises will need to invest again, if Leeds are to continue improving. An end-of-season injury crisis highlighted just how quickly things can change as the lack of depth in Farke’s squad became apparent when key players were missing.
Alongside first-team ceiling-raisers, Leeds will look to build Farke’s squad this summer in a bid to avoid similar issues cropping up at a more inconvenient point of the season. Below, the YEP takes a look at the current depth to identify some potential weak points.
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1. Leeds United's squad depth by position
Note: We're including Harry Wilson with his move to Leeds all but done. | AFP via Getty Images
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2. Goalkeeper
First-choice: Lucas Perri | Cover: Alex Cairns (The YEP understands a new contract agreement has been reached with Cairns) | Getty Images
3. Right centre-back
First-choice: Joe Rodon | Cover: Sebastiaan Bornauw, James Justin, Jaka Bijol | Getty Images
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4. Central centre-back
First-choice: Sebastiaan Bornauw | Cover: Jaka Bijol, Joe Rodon | Getty Images
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