Not part of plans” Daniel Farke May want to force Leeds Superstar out this summer and this will be a huge mistake

Liam Cooper, Leeds United’s Scottish defender, is eager to extend his stay at the club beyond this summer, but his future is uncertain. Cooper, who has been with Leeds since 2014, has made only 16 appearances in the Championship this season, with limited playtime during the Play-Offs. Despite his dedication and long-standing service, he may not be part of Daniel Farke’s plans for the Premier League.

The final decision on Cooper’s future will be made after the Play-Off final against Southampton on May 26. If Leeds secure promotion, the club is unlikely to offer him a new contract, potentially ending his nearly decade-long tenure at Elland Road. Cooper’s desire to stay and achieve a decade-long service with the club is clear, but the final decision hinges on the team’s success in the Play-Off final.

Farke has made it clear that Cooper’s recent appearance was driven by tactical needs rather than sentimentality. The substitution was a strategic move to provide cover for Ethan Ampadu, the team’s primary deep-lying midfielder. Cooper’s time at Leeds may be coming to an end, marking a significant shift for the player who has been a central figure in the squad for nearly a decade.