In particular, the 2019 summer window saw Leeds United have a clear out – with ten players leaving the senior squad as Marcelo Bielsa looked to help the Whites to their long awaited return to the Premier League.
We take a look at the 17 departures and where they are now below...
1. Will Huffer
Will Huffer made a single competitive appearance for Leeds United's first team before signing for non-league side Bradford (Park Avenue) in 2020. The goalkeeper joined League Two's Bradford City in January 2021 but was released six months later. Photo: George Wood
2. Kamil Miazek
Kamil Miazek was released by Leeds United last summer and didn't find a new club till January, where he signed for Georgian side Dinamo Batumi. Photo: Paul Kane
3. Hadi Sacko
Hadi Sacko spent two years with Leeds United - including two loan spells abroad - before joining Turkish side Denizlispor. The winger is now a free agent after his contract expired this summer. Photo: MICHAEL SHEEHAN
4. Tyler Denton
Tyler Denton spent 16 years with Leeds United before signing for League Two side Stevenage in 2019. The defender has struggled since his departure, dropping down the leagues with Chesterfield and now King's Lynn Town in the National League. Photo: Gareth Copley
5. Kemar Roofe
Kemar Roofe signed for Anderlecht back in 2019, before joining Steven Gerrard's Rangers side a year later. The 28-year-old has been fantastic for the Scottish side and played an important part in their title-winning 2020/21 campaign. Photo: Ian MacNicol
6. Samuel Sáiz
Samuel Sáiz left Leeds United in 2019 to play for Girona and has been with the Spanish club since, though the midfielder only made six league appearances last season. Photo: David Ramos