Leeds United are currently four points clear of the relegation zone, and while survival in the Premier League isn’t secured just yet, the club are already looking ahead to the summer transfer window.
With safety starting to feel within reach, the focus is slowly shifting towards what comes next. Behind the scenes, plans are already being put in place for what could be a busy summer as Leeds prepare for the 2026/27 campaign.
Improving the squad will be a top priority. A backup left-back is expected to be high on the agenda, and the club are also ready to step up their interest in Hayden Hackney, with a more concrete move for the Middlesbrough midfielder likely in the coming months.
At the same time, there are decisions to be made over several loanees who will return in the summer, and one of them may not even be interested in being back at Elland Road.
Largie Ramazani wants to stay at Valencia
Leeds allowed Largie Ramazani to join Valencia on loan last summer after it became clear that he was not a major part of Daniel Farke’s plans.
The Leeds boss claimed that it was the player who wanted to return to Spain. However, it was certain that he was not going to get much gametime had he stayed.
He endured a difficult first few months at Valencia, but his form has seen a remarkable turnaround in the last few weeks, and he has won games for Valencia.
Ramazani has five goals in his last eight league appearances, and Valencia fans have fallen in love with the Belgian winger.
According to local daily Super Deporte, Ramzani feels settled at the club and city, and wants to stay at Valencia beyond the end of the season.
The Spanish club are warming up to the possibility of keeping him. However, any final decision rests on what Leeds want to do.
Valencia do not have an option to buy him, and Leeds would prefer to sell him rather than agree on another loan deal.
He does not have a future at Leeds
Daniel Farke made it clear that it was Largie Ramazani who pushed for a move back to Spain last summer, but it was also evident the manager wasn’t particularly keen on keeping him around.
Leeds sent him out on loan without including a buy option, wanting to retain control over his future and potentially cash in later down the line.
That said, Ramazani’s recent form is starting to give the club something to think about heading into the summer window.
Farke now has a bit of a dilemma. As things stand, it’s hard to see where Ramazani naturally fits into the side, especially with the 5-3-2 system currently in place.
Leeds are also expected to move on a few wingers due to limited game time this season, which only adds to the uncertainty around where Ramazani stands in their plans going forward.
