It was a tumultuous summer of transfer action for Leeds United with a mass exodus of first-team players following Premier League relegation. Some stars sought returns to the top flight in favour of a Championship campaign in Yorkshire while others headed off to the continent for a more tropical setting to play football.
Over the years Leeds United has pulled in record-breaking transfer fees for stars whose stock has risen while playing at Elland Road. The YEP casts an eye over the 13 record club departures and visits what they are up to now whether it be management, punditry, coaching or still playing the game. Transfer fees are taken from Transfermarkt.

7. Jonathan Woodgate - £11.6 million
Joathan Woodgate joined Newcastle United in 2003. Woodgate is currently a first team coach at former club Middlesbrough, having previously managed the North East side. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

8. Chris Wood - £14 million
Chris Wood moved to Burnley in 2017 and then to Newcastle United in 2022 after a successful spell at Turf Moor. The striker made a loan move to Nottingham Forest permanent this summer and has one Premier League goal this season. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

9. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink - £14.3 million
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink jointed Atletico Madrid in a high profile 1999 move. Hasselbaink is currently a coach in the England set-up and has managed Burton Albion, Northampton Town and QPR in the past. He also appears regularly as a pundit. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

10. Tyler Adams - £23.1 million
A familiar face, Tyler Adams only left Leeds United this summer and moved to Bournemouth. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

11. Rio Ferdinand - £39.5 million
Rio Ferdinand joined rivals Manchester United in 2002. The former defender is now a regular pundit, podcaster and documentary-maker. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

12. Kalvin Phillips - £42 million
Kalvin Phillips left Leeds United for Manchester City in 2022 as has struggled for game time at the Etihad. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images


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