Leeds United are now set for a crucial summer transfer window in 2023 after their relegation to the Championship. So, keep up to date on their signings and players leaving Elland Road.
Sam Allardyce could not stop the West Yorkshire team from falling out of the Premier League over a brief spell at Elland Road. The one-game England coach oversaw three defeats and a draw over his games. But one single point was not enough to stop them from finishing 19th.
Leeds chiefs have already now got to work on sourcing transfers in and out of Elland Road to reshape their side. It took the Whites 16 years to work their way back to the Premier League after their last relegation in 2004. So, they are now loath to endure another lengthy absence.
With that in mind, Leeds United News keeps a track of all of Leeds’ confirmed signings in the summer transfer window, plus every player to leave Elland Road permanently and on loan…
All of Leeds United’s confirmed transfers in
Ethan Ampadu – Leeds United confirmed the 22-year-old as Daniel Farke’s first signing in a £7m, rising to £10m, transfer from Chelsea on July 19. The Wales centre-back, who can also feature as a midfielder, moved to Elland Road on a four-year deal after six years at the Blues.
Karl Darlow – Newcastle United sold the 32-year-old to Leeds for £400k on July 29. The goalkeeper also signed a three-year contract to go to Elland Road after nine at St James’ Park. He spent the latter half of 2022/23 on loan to Hull City after 100 games for the Toon.
Sam Byram – Leeds United confirmed the signing of the 29-year-old on a one-year deal as a free agent on August 5. The right-back impressed the Whites on trial following his release by Norwich City. His move to Leeds reunited Byram with Farke after a spell together in 2019/20.
Joe Rodon – Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds agreed a season-long loan for transfer the 25-year-old on August 10. The Wales defender’s move does not include an option or obligation for the Whites to buy. Rodon had spent the 2022/23 term with Stade Rennais for 22 outings.
Joel Piroe – Leeds United confirmed the signing of the 24-year-old from Swansea City on a four-year contract on August 24. The centre-forward switched to Elland Road for £12m after starting the last year of his deal. He offered 46 goals and eight assists in 96 Jacks games.
Djed Spence – Farke returned to Tottenham on August 30 and agreed to a season-long loan deal for the 23-year-old. The right-back excelled in the Championship on loan to Nottingham Forest from Middlesbrough in 2021/22. But he only featured six times for Spurs in 2022/23.
All of Leeds United’s confirmed transfers out
Tyler Roberts – Birmingham City confirmed the signing of the striker from Leeds on June 21. The Wales international left Elland Road for far less than £750k after agreeing to a four-year contract at St Andrew’s. The 24-year-old hit nine goals and 10 assists in 108 Leeds games.
Alfie McCalmont – Carlisle United confirmed the permanent signing of the 23-year-old from Leeds on June 27 after his five-month loan. The midfielder left Elland Road with league titles in the Whites’ U18s and U23s. He also made two senior appearances over the 2019/20 term.
Rodrigo – Qatari side Al Rayyan confirmed the signing of the 32-year-old from Leeds on July 13. The Spaniard left Elland Road after three terms via a £3m release clause in his contract. He was the Whites’ club record signing in August 2020 when joining from Valencia for £26m.
Tyler Adams – AFC Bournemouth sealed the services of the American in an initial £23m plus add-ons transfer from Leeds on August 20. The USMNT captain left Elland Road after just 13 months. He only joined from RB Leipzig for £20m in July 2022 and enjoyed 26 appearances.
Every player Leeds United have sent out on loan
Robin Koch – Eintracht Frankfurt confirmed the signing of the centre-half on loan from Leeds for the 2023/24 term on July 6. The move marked a return to his native Germany for the 26-year-old. He left SC Freiburg to sign for Leeds in 2020 for £13m and made 77 appearances.
Diego Llorente – AS Roma confirmed the signing of the 29-year-old on a one-season loan on July 8 for his return from Leeds. The centre-back spent the second half of 2022/23 with the Serie A side. He enjoyed 12 appearances with Roma and also made the Europa League final.
Brenden Aaronson – Union Berlin confirmed the signing of the 22-year-old on a season-long loan from Leeds on July 9. The USA maestro moved to Elland Road from RB Salzburg in May 2022 for £25m. He had one goal and three assists in 40 games in all competitions at Leeds.
Rasmus Kristensen – AS Roma confirmed the signing of the 26-year-old on loan from Leeds for the 2023/24 season on July 14. The right-back only moved to Elland Road in June 2022 from RB Salzburg for £10m. He played 26 Premier League games as Leeds were relegated.
Marc Roca – Real Betis confirmed the signing of the 26-year-old on a season-long loan from Leeds on July 17. The midfielder returned to his native Spain after one year at Elland Road. He played 36 games after joining the Whites from German giants Bayern Munich for £10m.
Max Wober – Borussia Monchengladbach secured a season-long loan transfer from Leeds for the 25-year-old on July 31. The centre-back only joined the Whites from RB Salzburg for £14m in January. He featured in 16 and started in 14 Premier League games after his move.
Jack Harrison – Everton announced the arrival of the 26-year-old on loan from Leeds United on August 14. The Toffees beat interest from Aston Villa to hire the winger on a season-long deal. He offered the Whites 34 goals and 32 assists in 206 appearances in all competitions.
Sonny Perkins – Oxford United secured the signing of the 19-year-old on a season-long loan from Leeds on August 25. The striker joined the League One side having only played in four first-team games at Elland Road. He scored his first senior goal for the Whites this January.
Sam Greenwood – Middlesbrough confirmed the signing of the 21-year-old in a season-long loan from Leeds on August 31. The midfielder moved to the Riverside after failing to claim a role under Farke. He only played seven minutes over four Championship games in 2023/24.
Every player Leeds United have released in 2023
Leeds United confirmed their released and retained list for the 23/24 term on June 12. The Whites let four players leave Elland Road for free at the end of their contracts this summer.
Adam Forshaw – Leeds confirmed that the 31-year-old would leave Elland Road at the end of his contract on June 30. He signed for Leeds from Middlesbrough for £4.5m in January 2018 and played 91 times. The Liverpudlian later signed for Norwich as a free agent on August 26.
Joel Robles – The goalkeeper left the Elland Road side after just one term when the 32-year-old’s contract expired. Leeds did invite the Spaniard back to Thorp Arch for pre-season. He signed for Saudi Arabian second-tier side Al Qadsiah, managed by Robbie Fowler, on July 19.
Stuart McKinstry – Leeds also confirmed that the 20-year-old left at the end of his contract. The Scotland U21 gem only got two first-team appearances after joining the Whites in 2019 from Motherwell. His outings further only totalled 48 minutes and both came during 2021.
Will Brook – The 19-year-old left Leeds when his contract expired after failing to gain a first-team role. He had joined the Whites as a youth prospect but only ever featured for them at the junior level. The goalkeeper signed with Nottingham Forest’s Under-21 team on June 29.
Every academy player Leeds United have released in 2023
The Whites also confirmed that a clutch of Leeds United’s academy players would leave the club at the end of their deals in their retained and released list. Those leaving are as follows:
Ben Andreucci (signed for Bolton Wanderers, June 7)
Jay Buchan (signed for Sheffield Wednesday, July 11)
Every loan deal that Leeds United let expire
Weston McKennie – Jesse Marsch signed the American on loan from Juventus whilst still the manager of Leeds in January 2023. But the Whites are set to snub their £30m option to now buy the 24-year-old. McKennie rarely discovered his best form whilst in the Premier League.
Every academy player Leeds United have signed
Josh McDonald – Leeds confirmed the signing of the 16-year-old from Hamilton Academical on July 13. The Scotland U16 talent will represent the Whites’ U18 side in his maiden season in west Yorkshire. He is capable of playing across the frontline but mainly plays as a winger.
Lewis Pirie – Leeds confirmed the signing of the 16-year-old from Aberdeen on July 13. The striker left the Scottish Premiership outfit’s youth ranks as a Scotland U16 international. He will represent the Whites’ U18s for the 2023/24 term after three years playing for the Dons.
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