Luke Ayling finds himself in a tricky position at present as his current Leeds United deal approaches its expiration date. Ayling is still contracted until the end of the Premier League season, but his future now looks uncertain at Elland Road and that will surely be on the 31-year-old’s mind as he prepares to return to training on November 28.
Ayling is a fan favourite in West Yorkshire after six and half years of service, but he has found himself struggling for game time this year, with Rasmus Kristensen nailing down the right-back spot under Jesse Marsch this season. As a result, he hasn’t had the opportunities needed to hammer home his worth under the American.
A final decision will be made on Ayling’s future in the coming months, though, and it’s fair to say there’s plenty for the club to consider before making a definitive call. United will undoubtedly look at what he can do on the field first and foremost and, although Marsch has given him just 244 minutes of match action in all competitions, he has had bright moments in games.
