Few know exactly what this summer will hold at Leeds United but one thing is for sure: It will be a busy one. Funds are not infinite at Elland Road but with Daniel Farke keen to strengthen for another Championship promotion push, arrivals are needed.
Much of the funding will be raised through sales, with one or two first-team departures expected. A number of stars have attracted Premier League interest in recent months but it is Crysencio Summerville and Wilfried Gnonto who currently look the most likely to leave.
If that is the case, then Farke should have some money to play with and Leeds will also hope to make better use of the loan market than they did last season. Below, the YEP has attempted to draw up a starting line-up that could kick things off in August and fight for promotion at the second time of asking.
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7. CM: Archie Gray
On the radar of several top clubs from the Premier League and across Europe but could feasibly stay and continue to develop at Leeds. If he does, a move into central midfield is a must, having filled in impeccably at right-back last season. | Getty Images
8. RW: Dan James
With Wilfried Gnonto one of the more likely exits this summer, next season could be James' opportunity to cement himself in Farke's starting-XI. 13 goals and seven assists represented a best-ever Championship season for the 26-year-old. | Getty Images
9. CAM: Brenden Aaronson
The YEP reported that Aaronson will stay and fight for promotion with Leeds next season, following positive talks with Farke. Fans will hope a drop in opposition quality, coupled with better coaching, might allow the 23-year-old to flourish. | Getty Images
10. LW: Georginio Rutter
Outstanding for large parts of last season but faltered after the March international break, with just one goal and zero assists since hernia surgery. More space out wide could offer the chance for him to replicate Crysencio Summerville's productivity. | Getty Images
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11. ST: Petar Ratkov
A recently emerging transfer target after registering five goals and three assists in 24 Austrian Bundesliga appearances for RB Salzburg. Still only 20-years-old but looks an exciting prospect and is a full Serbia international. | Getty Images