Leeds United are bracing themselves for another exit at the club as one key player considers his future.
The club’s last season in the Premier League was two seasons ago in 2022/23. Since then, the club has undergone a lot of changes on and off the pitch. After going through three managerial appointments in one season, and eventually being relegated, Leeds United went into the summer of 2023 unsure of their future.
A lot of their big money signings they acquired during their stay in the Premier League did not fancy the prospect of dropping down to play in the Championship. Leeds appointed Daniel Farke that summer, and the German coach was expected to bring the club back to the English top flight. Farke made the best out of the players that chose to stay and play in the Championship and it paid off.
Leeds United finished in third last year, and reached the Championship playoff final but lost to Southampton. The club have exceeded expectations so far this season as they hope to reach the Premier League again.
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Exit looms for Leeds United star
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Leeds United returned from the international break with a bang, as they beat Swansea away from home to go top of the table. With Sunderland and Sheffield United dropping points, Leeds snatched a crucial victory over the Swans. Goals from Manor Solomon, Wilfried Gnonto and an own goal from Ben Cabango were enough to seal the win,
Ahead of the January transfer window, Leeds have started looking at different defenders as they prepare for the future. Junior Firpo is out of contract in 2025, and will be free to negotiate with other clubs in January. As a results, Leeds have looked at Gent’s Archie Brown, Sunderland’s Dennis Cirkin and most recently, FC Nordsjaelland defender Daniel Svensson. Despite being almost certain to leave in the summer, it is expected that Firpo will finish this season at Elland Road. The 28-year old missed out on the win against Swansea as he was on a suspension.
Club is on the right track with Firpo replacement
The good news is that Leeds United are not sitting back without a backup plan for Firpo’s departure. Just like they replaced Luke Ayling, who left on a free in the summer, the club are looking at young fullbacks to fill the gap. The quality of the targets are also very high as Leeds prepare for Premier League football.
