Leeds United have several big decisions to make this summer as they look to improve and restructure the squad in the ongoing transfer window.
The Whites have already made several moves to improve their squad this summer, with the club looking to make midfield and attacking additions.
Leeds have offered a huge contract to Harry Wilson to convince him to join on a free transfer, and they are also in talks to sign Borussia Dortmund’s Julian Brandt this summer.
The Whites are also closing in on a deal to sign Shea Charles. However, Leeds have a huge decision to make on the future of Pascal Struijk in the ongoing window.
Gary McAllister urges Leeds United to sell Pascal Struijk if he doesn’t sign a new deal
Pascal Struijk has a year left on his contract, and the defender is believed to be considering making a move away from Elland Road this summer.
Gary McAllister has insisted Leeds would want to hold on to him. However, he stressed that the club should definitely sell him if he doesn’t sign a new contract.
He believes Leeds cannot afford to let the Dutch defender run down his contract and leave on a free transfer at the end of next season.
McAllister was quoted as saying by Leeds Live: “I think they’ll offer him a new contract and try to keep him. Team stability is important. Plus, he’s a left-footed centre-back, which is rare. Lefties are hard to come by.
“But then it becomes difficult if a player is not looking to sign. I think you’ve got to gauge that. If he’s not showing that he wants to commit to Leeds United, then you’ve got to sell.
“Losing somebody for free at the end of a contract isn’t good planning. So I would imagine they’ll be looking to tie him into a contract soon.”
Leeds need a decision soon
Daniel Farke would love to keep Pascal Struijk at Leeds United, but there is still no certainty over what the defender’s future holds.
With the transfer window now in full swing, Leeds need clarity sooner rather than later. The club cannot afford to wait until the closing stages of the window for Struijk to make a decision, only to be left scrambling for a replacement if he decides to move on.
Farke and the Leeds hierarchy will be keen to get a clear indication of the defender’s intentions before pre-season starts next month. Knowing where they stand would allow them to plan more effectively and avoid having a major issue hanging over their summer business.
Struijk remains one of the most important players in the squad, so prolonged uncertainty is the last thing Leeds need ahead of a crucial Premier League season.
Whether he commits his future to Elland Road or decides to pursue a new opportunity elsewhere, a quick resolution would put everyone in a much better position moving forward.
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