Sport nationBreaking: 20 Leeds United Players Set to Leave as Contract Decisions Loom
Leeds United is bracing itself for a significant overhaul of its squad this summer, with 20 players facing uncertain futures as their contracts near expiration. Following the team’s heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Southampton in the Championship play-off final, the Whites must now prepare for another grueling season in the second tier.
While much of the attention will focus on the likes of Crysencio Summerville, Archie Gray, and Wilfried Gnonto, who have attracted interest from Premier League clubs, the fate of those with dwindling contracts will also be a pressing concern. The Yorkshire Evening Post has identified 20 players whose current deals are set to expire next month, leaving them at risk of leaving the club.
Among those facing uncertain futures are Cody Drameh, Charlie Allen, Lewis Bate, Joe Snowdon, Morten Spencer, and Dani van den Heuvel. Each player has their own unique circumstances, with some having spent time on loan at other clubs, while others have struggled to break into the first-team picture.
Drameh, for instance, will return from his loan spell at Birmingham City this summer but appears to be out of favor with manager Daniel Farke. Allen, meanwhile, has yet to make a meaningful impact at Elland Road, despite signing a two-year deal in 2022.
Bate, who joined from Chelsea in 2021, spent this season on loan at Milton Keynes Dons, while Snowdon and Spencer are among those who have signed shorter-term deals. Van den Heuvel, the young goalkeeper, is another who faces an uncertain future, having signed a three-year deal in 2021.
As Leeds United prepares for another crucial season, the decisions made on these 20 players will be crucial in shaping the squad’s future. Will they be offered new contracts, or will they be allowed to leave? The coming weeks will be telling, as the Whites look to rebuild and push for promotion to the Premier League.
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