To kick things off, two respected voices in the world of the Whites have revealed three players they now expect to depart Elland Road at the end of the season, while doubts have emerged over four more stars too.<\/p>\n
And according to journalist Phil Hay, the first man out the door could well be Illan Meslier.<\/p>\n
Speaking recently on The Athletic\u2019s podcast<\/a>, Hay stated:\u00a0\u201cMeslier, I struggle to see being first choice at Leeds again. I might be wrong. But the way in which it has happened this season, dropping out of the team on the back of two or three years of downward spiral.<\/p>\n \u201cIt makes you think he needs a fresh start and Leeds need to go after a new first-choice goalkeeper. I\u2019d be really surprised if they don\u2019t. I feel like he\u2019s done.\u201d<\/p>\n The Yorkshire Evening Post\u2019s Graham Smyth, meanwhile, has also confirmed our story from last week that Patrick Bamford has likely now played his last game for Leeds, bringing an end to his seven-year stint at Elland Road.<\/p>\n \u201cIn my head, next summer, Bamford leaves. That means Leeds will already be one down. I would probably be thinking we\u2019ll get a 9 but keep Piroe, a very good finisher, as a sub and keep Mateo Joseph to develop,\u201d he said on the Inside Elland Road podcast<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Whites are also expected to bid farewell to veteran midfielder Josuha Guilavogui, who moved to Elland Road on a free transfer in October as Leeds sought to bring in midfield cover for the injuries sustained to Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev.<\/p>\n The Frenchman is out of contract on July 1.<\/p>\n READ MORE<\/strong>\u00a0\u26aa\ud83d\udd35\ud83d\udfe1\u00a0Bamford lines up shock Champ move as Leeds turn to veteran Prem goal-grabber<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Newcastle star \u2018to sign\u2019 as Paraag Marathe talks departures<\/strong><\/p>\n In addition to those three stars, TEAMtalk understands that the Whites will listen to offers for Joe Gelhardt and Sam Greenwood, while Sam Byram will also likely depart as a free agent at the end of his deal.<\/p>\n Decisions over Junior Firpo, also out of contract this summer, and loan star Joe Rothwell are still to be made, though the Whites are intent on keeping Tottenham loanee Solomon.<\/p>\n Having this weekend confirmed that Farke will continue as manager in the Premier League next season<\/a>, Marathe has now confirmed that players will likely have to leave this summer and that big-money sales are not out the window altogether.<\/p>\n \u201cYour speculation is probably right \u2013 it\u2019s going to be a mix of inbounds along with outbounds,\u201d he told BBC Radio Leeds<\/a>. \u201cThat\u2019s probably accurate. We are looking at maximising what we can do, that involves the whole bag.\u201d<\/p>\n On the incoming front, Leeds are also looking to bring in lots of Premier League experience to enhance their chances of beating the drop and there is a growing belief that a deal for Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff could be one of the first deals over the line.<\/p>\n The midfielder has been on his hometown team\u2019s books all his career, but has fallen down the pecking order under Eddie Howe this season. And while he has made 31 appearances in all competitions across the 2024\/25 campaign, only 12 have been starts.<\/p>\n And with just a year left on his deal, Newcastle are understood to be ready to green light his exit if an asking price of around \u00a310m is sent their way this summer.<\/p>\n Absolute scenes. What an incredible atmosphere \u2014 James Marshment (@marshyleeds) May 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cNo [we won\u2019t stand in his way], but I think we\u2019ll work with Sean on that, I think he\u2019s got our utmost respect. He\u2019s been a brilliant servant to the football club,\u201d Howe said during a press conference last week.<\/p>\n \u201cHe has a contract with the football club. So, in some senses, he can dictate what happens with his future. Let\u2019s wait and see on that. He\u2019s still a very valued member of the squad. He\u2019s got a big part to play.\u201d<\/p>\n Leeds transfer latest: Kelleher price set; former Tottenham striker wanted<\/strong><\/p>\n With Leeds seeking a new goalkeeper, one man who could fill that position is\u00a0Caoimhin Kelleher. Now Liverpool have named their final price for the Irishman to leave this summer<\/a>, with his suitors Newcastle, Bournemouth, Leeds and Chelsea all learning his likely next destination.<\/p>\n Meanwhile,\u00a0Leeds have added Troy Parrott to their striker shortlist for the summer window<\/a>, with the former Tottenham man under consideration along with two Premier League forwards, TEAMtalk understands.<\/p>\n And finally, there is also growing optimism that a deal for Manor Solomon will also seen be done after sources told us that Tottenham are open to the Israeli\u2019s sale this summer and with Leeds growing increasingly confident a deal will soon be agreed<\/a>.<\/p>\n Patrick Bamford\u2019s Leeds career by numbers<\/strong><\/p>\n Patrick Bamford record at Leeds United<\/p>\n\n
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