The cost of failing to achieve promotion is now being realised by Leeds United as first-team stars find top-flight football elsewhere. Georginio Rutter is the latest to leave, having seen his £40million release clause activated by Brighton and Hove Albion just hours before it was due to expire.
He joins Archie Gray and Crysencio Summerville in having a buy-out clause triggered by Premier League riches, while an £8m bid from Stade Rennais for ever-present midfielder Glen Kamara proved too tempting to turn down. Marc Roca, Diego Llorente and Charlie Cresswell also brought in seven-figure fees and supporters have been left wondering when money will be spent, with just £15m combined paid for Jayden Bogle and Joe Rodon.
With Georginio’s exit now confirmed, Leeds have stood to make an estimated £123.1m from player exits this summer, which according to Transfermarkt places them among the biggest sellers across Europe. Take a look below to see exactly where they rank...

1. 20. Manchester United - £51.3m
Key sales: Mason Greenwood to Marseille (£26m), Aaron Wan-Bissaka to West Ham (£15m), Willy Kambwala to Villarreal (£10m). | Getty Images
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2. 19. Lille - £52m
Key sales: Leny Yoro to Manchester United (£52m). | AFP via Getty Images

3. 18. RB Leipzig - £53.8m
Key sales: Dani Olmo to Barcelona (£47m), Angelino to AS Roma (£4.5m). | Getty Images

4. 17. Benfica - £54.6m
Key sales: Joao Neves to PSG (£50m), Paulo Bernardo to Celtic (£3.5m) | AFP via Getty Images

5. 16. VfB Stuttgart - £56.1m
Key sales: Hiroki Ito to Bayern Munich (£20m), Waldemar Anton to Borussia Dortmund (£19m), Serhou Guirassy to Borussia Dortmund (£15m). | Getty Images

6. 15. Bournemouth - £56.4m
Key sales: Dominic Solanke to Tottenham (£55m), Kieffer Moore to Sheffield United (£1.4m). | Getty Images