Leeds United continue to battle against the drop as we head into the final run-in. The Whites are hovering just above the drop zone, and their Premier League status is far from secure heading into a tough last five games.
Javi Gracia’s men are going to need to pull out all the stops to narrowly dodge the drop for a second successive season. In the meantime, we have put together a list of players who are likely to leave Elland Road this summer, and a list of players who are likely to stay, assuming the Whites stay up. Take a look below as we start with the likely departures.
1. Diego Llorente
Starting with the departures, Llorente is currently on loan at Roma. He left for personal reasons, and is unlikely to return for the same reasons.
2. Alfie McCalmont
Currently on loan at Carlisle and now 23, it’s unlikely McCalmont has a future at Leeds.
3. Daniel James
James is on loan at Fulham, and it hasn’t worked out for him at Leeds. He could well leave permanently.
5. Jack Jenkins
Jenkins is on loan with Salford, and now 21 years of age, he is unlikely to have a future at Elland Road if Leeds survive.
6. Stuart McKinstry
Currently on loan with Motherwell, McKinstry is another who need regular football away from Leeds.