With Leeds United looking almost certain to stay in the Premier League and just three games left to play, thoughts are already beginning to shift towards the summer transfer window.
There’s a clear understanding that complacency can’t creep in either, with a second season in the top flight often proving even tougher and likely requiring serious backing in the market.
Behind the scenes, plans are already being put in place to strengthen the squad, with Leeds identifying priority areas and lining up potential targets before the campaign is over.
The club are also now looking forward to a share of an extra £40m in Premier League income, which could double, just in time for the summer transfer window.
Leeds United set for major financial windfall this summer
Leeds are currently 14th in the Premier League table and are looking to finish as high as possible to maximise their payout for this season.
With Premier League survival almost confirmed, the club are now accelerating their transfer plans, and they are set to receive an extra financial boost from the Premier League.
Ipswich Town’s promotion from the Championship meant the £40m parachute payment they were set to receive this summer would instead be shared among the Premier League clubs.
This could get even better if Southampton come through the playoffs and achieves promotion to the Premier League at the end of the season.
They would also be due a £40m parachute payment, which would get distributed amongst the Premier League clubs if they earn promotion.
If the Saints achieve promotion, a total of £80m extra income could be shared amongst the 20 clubs in the top flight.
Every penny is important for a club of Leeds’ size, and it could play a significant role in sorting out the wages for one of their targets in the summer.
The Whites need upgrades in several areas of the squad
The extra Premier League income will come in handy as Leeds look to take the squad to the next level in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Leeds have shown this season that they have a capable squad to sustain themselves in the Premier League. However, they can’t afford to stand still.
They do not need a squad overhaul, but they definitely need upgrades in several areas of the team to push the club to the next level in the coming years.
Leeds are looking at midfield reinforcements, a new goalkeeper and will definitely look to bring in a striker who should be an upgrade on Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
