Leeds United are still looking to offload as many as 10 players this summer to help free up funds and some much-needed space in their squad for new arrivals, a respected source has revealed \u2013 with Jack Harrison likely to be the headline name out the door after a big reveal on his future by a pundit.<\/p>\n
The Whites have so far made four new signings this summer as they gear up for the challenge of staying in the Premier League, with Lukas Nmecha, Jaka Bijol, Sebastiaan Bournauw and Gabriel Gudmundsson all signing on the dotted line. Despite those new arrivals, the feeling among Leeds<\/a> fans is that much more is needed at Elland Road if the club are to give themselves a fighting chance of avoiding an instant return to the second tier.<\/p>\n And with a new striker, a goalkeeper, and a number 10 all on their wishlist \u2013 not to mention Farke\u2019s wish to add more experience to his midfield \u2013 the Whites now face a race against time to get those signings in place before their season kicks off at home to Everton on Monday August 18; now just 35 days away.<\/p>\n While Leeds have so far only spent \u00a330m of their estimated \u00a3100m summer budget, Farke and Co are now looking to raise some crucial additional capital by allowing a number of unwanted players and fringe stars to leave.<\/p>\n And according to The Athletic<\/a>, Leeds are ready to move on as many as 10 players in the coming days and weeks \u2013 with unwanted winger Harrison and goalkeeper Illan Meslier the headline names.<\/p>\n In addition, Darko Gyabi, Sam Greenwood and Joe Gelhardt \u2013 who all spent time away on loan from Elland Road last season \u2013 have all been told they will not feature in the Premier League should they remain on the club\u2019s books this summer, while young talents\u00a0Charlie Crew and Sam Chambers will be made available for loan deals down the football ladder to try and build up their experience.<\/p>\n Furthermore, Leeds are also open to departures of other first-team squad figures, with offers to be listened to for all of\u00a0Patrick Bamford, Mateo Joseph and Isaac Schmidt.<\/p>\n Journalist Beren Cross explains:\u00a0\u201cShould Leeds add further recruits, as is expected, at those players\u2019 positions, they may be tempted to look elsewhere for more minutes.\u201d<\/p>\n READ MORE<\/strong>\u00a0\u26aa\ud83d\udd35\ud83d\udfe1\u00a0Leeds United\u2019s \u2018top choice\u2019 to replace Meslier named as hopes evaporate of signing 6ft 8 monster<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Pundit claims Jack Harrison is finished at Leeds as asking price is named<\/strong><\/p>\n Harrison has been pictured back training at Leeds over the last week after returning from a two-year stint on loan at Everton.<\/p>\n And while the Toffees have been weighing up a move to bring him back permanently, it is thought they are likely to seek a younger, more exciting option than the 28-year-old. All of Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad), Ben Doak (Liverpool) and Omari Hutchison (Ipswich) have been mentioned as options for David Moyes\u2019 side.<\/p>\n However, Harrison is unlikely to be offered a second chance at Elland Road with the club keen to offload the player after he twice activated loan clauses to leave Elland Road, with owners 49ers Enterprises understood to be unimpressed by the decision.<\/p>\n According to Football Insider<\/a>, Leeds still hope to gain a \u00a310m fee for Harrison, which does seem a touch optimistic after a less-than-fruitful spell at Goodison Park last season.<\/p>\n But in explaining how the 28-year-old has burned his bridges at Elland Road, goalkeeper Paul Robinson told the publication: \u201cHe did okay at Everton.<\/p>\n \u201cI was quite surprised that Everton didn\u2019t decide to make that deal permanent, because we know they\u2019re desperately in need of wingers.<\/p>\n \u201cJesper Lindstrom has also left after his loan, and David Moyes is still looking to bring wingers in.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m sure he [Harrison] remains on that list of players they are considering signing at Everton.<\/p>\n \u201cIf they don\u2019t get other potential targets for those winger slots in the team, maybe they will rekindle their interest in signing Jack Harrison.<\/p>\n \u201cHis bridges have been burnt at Leeds having gone out to Everton twice on loan, Leeds have moved on.<\/p>\n \u201cHarrison will probably have to move on this summer as well, in search of regular first-team football.\u201d<\/p>\n Leeds transfer round-up: Sean Longstaff decision due; striker bid on hold<\/strong><\/p>\n Meanwhile, Leeds are still to decide if they will raise their bid for a fourth time to sign Sean Longstaff this summer after seeing a third offer last week fall short of Newcastle\u2019s expectations.<\/p>\n Farke and Co are now set to up the ante for Hoffenheim star Stach amid claims the Germany international can move for a fee of \u20ac20m (\u00a317.3m, $23.5m).<\/p>\n Our reporter Darren Witcoop has also revealed Leeds United interest in his Magpies teammate, Joe Willock<\/a>, though the attacking midfielder has set his heart on a move elsewhere in the Premier League amid claims Eddie Howe is willing to let the star leave for the right price.<\/p>\n