Leeds United made their first signing of the summer this week as Ethan Ampadu joined on a permanent deal from Premier League club Chelsea.
The 22-year-old has signed a four-year deal and will offer versatility to Daniel Farke with the defender also able to operate in midfield.
More arrivals are expected before the Whites kick off their 2023-24 Championship campaign against Cardiff City on August 6, with Ampadu the only arrival so far with nine players leaving the club.
Rodrigo and Tyler Roberts have departed on permanent deals while Adam Forshaw and Joel Robles were both released. Robin Koch, Brenden Aaronson, Rasmus Kristensen, Diego Llorente and Marc Roca have all departed on loan.
Leeds will need more new arrivals to bolster their squad for a promotion challenge and with that in mind, we have put together how their starting XI could look on the opening day based on the latest transfer rumours.
More arrivals are expected before the Whites kick off their 2023-24 Championship campaign against Cardiff City on August 6, with Ampadu the only arrival so far with nine players leaving the club.
![With a number of possible options at centre-back, new arrival Ampadu could show his prowess in the centre of midfield for Leeds next term](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/07/21/22/GettyImages-1445690203.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
7. CM - Ethan Ampadu
With a number of possible options at centre-back, new arrival Ampadu could show his prowess in the centre of midfield for Leeds next term | Getty Images
![An impressive first season with Leeds has led to interest from numerous clubs, although he is another key player Leeds are reportedly keen to keep a hold of this summer.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/07/21/22/GettyImages-1258248894%20%284%29.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
8. CM - Tyler Adams
An impressive first season with Leeds has led to interest from numerous clubs, although he is another key player Leeds are reportedly keen to keep a hold of this summer. | AFP via Getty Images
![The 25-year-old can play across a front three and has been linked with Leeds in recent days after starting just six Premier League games for Nottingham Forest last term.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/07/21/22/GettyImages-1533987243.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
9. RW - Emmanuel Dennis
The 25-year-old can play across a front three and has been linked with Leeds in recent days after starting just six Premier League games for Nottingham Forest last term. | Getty Images
![Endured a difficult campaign last term but has shown his ability to score goals at Championship level. He is under contract until 2026.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/07/21/22/GettyImages-1491997097.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
10. ST - Patrick Bamford
Endured a difficult campaign last term but has shown his ability to score goals at Championship level. He is under contract until 2026. | Getty Images
![A player Farke tried to sign during his time at Norwich City. Featured in last week’s friendly against Manchester United.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/07/21/22/GettyImages-1494326320%20%282%29.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
11. LW - Dan James
A player Farke tried to sign during his time at Norwich City. Featured in last week’s friendly against Manchester United. | Getty Images