Leeds United: The contract situation of every player as talks continue with Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha - Yorkshire Post 12/1/22
Leeds United are in a stronger position than most when it comes to the contract status of their senior squad.
By Ben McKenna
Adam Forshaw is the only player in Marcelo Bielsa's side set
to be out of contract this summer although reports have revealed how the club
are confident of securing the midfielder's future by the end of the next week.
The former Brentford midfielder has produced a number of
fine displays since returning from a long and frustrating injury lay-off.
"I'd love [to stay at Leeds]," he said in December
when addressing his contract situation.
"My kids are in pre-school, we've loved it, I've never
enjoyed living somewhere as much as I've enjoyed living here and I've had a
torrid time on the pitch, so that says a lot about the people and the area and
what I think of the place.
"I'm just enjoying playing again and see what the
future holds. I hope [to stay], I don't know. It's not up to me. I just want to
keep playing, stay in the team and help them climb up the table."
That would leave zero senior players without a deal come the
end of the season while just four players will see their contracts expire in
the summer of 2023.
The Whites are also reportedly in discussions with star
players Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha about improving their deals at Elland
Road.
Both players have been the subject of numerous transfer
rumours but their contract situation does leave Leeds in the position to
command a sizeable fee for their signatures if the decision is made for either
player to leave Elland Road.
Below, is the contract status of every Leeds United player
who has made a senior appearance for the club this season.
1. Adam Forshaw - 2022
Adam Forshaw (2022) - The midfielder is in talks to sign a
new deal at Elland Road but his current contract is up this summer.
2. Luke Ayling - 2023
Luke Ayling (2023) - The 30-year-old joined Leeds in 2016
and most recently signed a new contract in October 2019.
3. Crysencio Summerville - 2023
Crysencio Summerville (2023) - The winger penned a
three-year contract when he arrived at Elland Road in 2020.
4. Sam Greenwood - 2023
Sam Greenwood (2023) - The forward signed a three-year deal
when he joined Leeds from Arsenal in August 2020.
5. Liam McCarron - 2023
Liam McCarron (2023) - The youngster signed a new two-year
deal at Leeds United in September, keeping him at Elland Road until the summer
of 2023.
6. Kalvin Phillips - 2024
Kalvin Phillips (2024) - The midfield talisman is reportedly
in discussions over a new deal at Elland Road. His current contract is up in
the summer of 2024.
7. Raphinha - 2024
Raphinha (2024) - The Brazil international is another key
Leeds United player reportedly in discussions over a new contract.
8. Diego Llorente - 2024
Diego Llorente (2024) - The defender joined the Whites on a
four-year deal from Real Sociedad in the summer of 2024.
9. Robin Koch - 2024
Robin Koch (2024) - The defender joined Leeds on a four-year
deal from SC Freiburg for an undisclosed fee in 2020.
10. Rodrigo - 2024
Rodrigo (2024) -The Spaniard joined the Whites from Valencia
for a club-record £27m fee. His deal runs until the summer of 2024.
11. Jack Harrison - 2024
Jack Harrison (2024) - After spending three seasons on loan
with Leeds, Harrison signed a permanent three-year deal last summer.
12. Pascal Struijk - 2024
Pascal Struijk (2024) - In November 2020, the Dutch defender
penned a new three-and-a-half-year deal at Elland Road, running until the
summer of 2024.
13. Tyler Roberts - 2024
Tyler Roberts (2024) - The Welsh international signed a new
three-year deal at Elland Road last summer.
14. Liam Cooper - 2024
Liam Cooper (2024) - The captain agreed a new five-year
contract at the club in 2019.
15. Mateusz Klich - 2024
Mateusz Klich (2024) - The Polish international agreed a new
four-and-a-half-year contract with Leeds in the autumn of 2019.
16. Stuart Dallas - 2024
Stuart Dallas (2024) - The 30-year-old, who is often hailed
for his versatility, signed a new three-year deal with Leeds last summer.
17. Joe Gelhardt - 2024
Joe Gelhardt (2024) - The striker has burst onto the scene
this year for Leeds after signing a four-year contract with the Whites in the
summer of 2020.
18. Jamie Shackleton - 2024
Jamie Shackleton (2024) - The 22-year-old signed a new
four-year contract with Leeds in August 2020.
19. Cody Drameh - 2024
Cody Drameh (2024) - The Whites signed the player on a
four-year deal from Fulham in 2020. He is currently poised to go on loan to
Championship side Cardiff City.
20. Junior Firpo - 2025
Junior Firpo (2025) - The defender joined Leeds on a
four-year deal from Barcelona last summer.
21. Charlie Cresswell - 2025
Charlie Cresswell (2025) - The defender signed a fresh
four-year contract with the club last summer.
22. Patrick Bamford - 2026
Patrick Bamford (2026) - The striker signed a new five-year
deal with Leeds last summer.
23. Illan Meslier - 2026
Illan Meslier (2026) - A new long-term contract for the
goalkeeper was announced by the club last summer.
24. Daniel James - 2026
Daniel James (2026) - The former Swansea City player joined
Leeds on a long-term deal from Manchester United on deadline day last summer.