Leeds United’s first major transfer decision looks to have come before the summer window even opens, with Brenden Aaronson set to remain at Elland Road after returning from his loan spell at Union Berlin. The Yorkshire Evening Post reported on Monday morning that after positive talks with manager Daniel Farke, the 23-year-old has decided to play a role in next season’s Championship promotion push.
Aaronson was one of several Leeds players to force an exit on loan after relegation from the Premier League, with the American among the first to leave just days after that final-day defeat against Tottenham Hotspur. And he certainly wasn’t the last, with a total of 17 stars leaving permanently, on loan or as free agents over the following months.
Below, the YEP has taken a look at how each of those 17 summer exits has got one over the past 10-12 months, and there could even be a few more returning to West Yorkshire in the near future.
13. Luis Sinisterra
The final Leeds player to force himself out, joining Bournemouth on loan on deadline day. Injuries have been an issue but the Colombian has been part of an exciting Cherries side. Joined permanently in February in a deal worth around £20m. | AFP via Getty Images
14. Jack Harrison
Four goals and three assists is by no means Harrison's most productive campaign but the winger has admirers at loan club Everton, who have already confirmed they are in talks over a possible extension. | AFP via Getty Images
15. Tyler Roberts
Joined Birmingham City for a nominal fee but similar issues continued to arise and the forward's impact was minimal. Zero goals and one assist in 17 league appearances not enough to keep his side from relegation to League One. | Getty Images
16. Sonny Perkins
Joined League One outfit Oxford United in the hope of regular football but made just three appearances before returning early in January. | Getty Images
17. Rodrigo
Few begrudged the forward his move to Qatari side Al-Rayyan, where he has eight goals and five assists in 15 appearances. | AFP via Getty Images