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...
13. Yosuke Ideguchi
Yosuke Ideguchi spent a majority of his Leeds United career out on loan before he rejoined Gamba Osaka permanently in 2019. The midfielder still plays in Japan and has made 40 appearances for his national team. Photo: Han Myung-Gu
14. Ronaldo Vieira
Ronaldo Vieira featured regularly in Leeds United's starting XI before joining Sampdoria in 2018. The midfielder spent last season on loan with Hellas Verona and was heavily linked with a move to Sheffield United this summer. Photo: Alessandro Sabattini
15. Marcus Antonsson
Marcus Antonsson joined Malmö FF from Leeds United in 2018 and was part of the Swedish side's Europa League campaign. The striker was sent to Norway in 2020 for a loan spell and is now enjoying another loan with Halmstads BK. Photo: JONATHAN NACKSTRAND
16. Madger Gomes
Madger Gomes left Leeds United for French side Sochaux in 2018 after making only two senior appearances. The 24-year-old has recently been released by Doncaster Rovers after spending two years with the League One side. Photo: Catherine Ivill