But next season in the top-flight could see the Whites reunite with former players, albeit on the opposition.
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7. James Milner - Liverpool
The Leeds academy graduate and Premier League winner has spoken recently about facing his boyhood club, who he left in 2004, admitting it’ll be “weird”. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
8. Ben White - Brighton and Hove Albion
Will he stay at Brighton? Will he rejoin Leeds? Or will he move elsewhere? White’s situation this summer is something Leeds are keeping a very close eye on. Photo: Lewis Storey
9. Kasper Schmeichel - Leicester City
Kasper, son of Manchester United favourite Peter, spent one season at Elland Road. In an interview last year, he claimed he regretted joining Leeds from Notts County after just three weeks. Photo: Michael Regan
10. Billy Sharp - Sheffield United
Sharp’s Blades were promoted ahead of Leeds in 2018/19 but will again lock horns in the Premier League in a Yorkshire derby. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
11. Charlie Taylor - Burnley
Three years on from his Elland Road exit, Taylor has established himself as a regular under Sean Dyche, though missed the final two games of last season with a hamstring problem. Photo: Alex Livesey
12. Jack Clarke - Tottenham Hotspur
It’s likely the Leeds academy graduate will go out on loan again next season but nevertheless, he is still officially on the books at Tottenham. Photo: George Wood