Leeds United are aiming to return to the Premier League next season after being relegated at the end of the 2022/23 season.
The headache only grew worse once the club was relegated to the Championship and was preparing for a summer exodus. Players such as Rodrigo and Tyler Adams left the club in quest of better opportunities. The team lost 16 players due to contract expirations and loan movements, but they were able to sign nine new players.
Leeds are presently fifth in the Championship table, having collected 19 points from 11 games. They are still a long way behind leaders Leicester City, who have 30 points, but a chance in the play-offs is all Daniel Farke and his club need to get promotion.
However, there is a lot more to focus on that just their performances this season. As it stands, as many as 10 players risk leaving Elland Road for free next summer as their contracts are due to expire. On that list is Luke Ayling, and former Leeds goalkeeper Paul Robinson has urged his old club to tie him down beyond this season.
“It would be fantastic to see Ayling rewarded with a new contract for his service to the club,” he told MOT Leeds News. “The way that he’s played over recent years, his leadership qualities that he still has in the dressing room. To have that long-term would be good. If the club reward him with a new contract it would be fantastic.
“But for him on a personal level is if he wants pastures new at this stage in his career. Is there something else that he wants to pursue
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