This summer marks the start of a new era at Elland Road. The changes are widespread, from top to bottom, with new personnel arriving to take up various roles within Leeds United.
A number of players will be signed but several established names look set to leave the club, too. Robin Koch has already departed, with his loan to Eintracht Frankfurt being confirmed on Thursday evening, while the likes of Diego Llorente, Rasmus Kristensen, Brenden Aaronson, Rodrigo, Tyler Adams, Marc Roca and Junior Firpo have all been linked away, to name just a few.
Several of the above names can be considered leaders within Leeds’ playing group and while Leeds will be hoping to keep hold of last season’s key men, they run the risk of finding themselves short of natural authority and influence should they leave. Liam Cooper, Luke Ayling and Stuart Dallas will remain and the club will likely look to add one or two more experienced players this summer.