Leeds United’s 13 biggest transfer sales of all time including gutting £41.9m exit

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Leeds United have made a lot of money from player sales over the years and here are their 13 biggest exits ever.

Leeds United have had a number of brilliant footballers play at Elland Road, even in recent years when they have been in the Premier League for just two seasons.

But finding them is one thing; keeping hold of those stars is a lot tougher, which has resulted in several big player sales over the years.

There have been icons and club heroes of the past who have come and gone, with some profit in the market as well.

So with that said, here’s a look at the top ten most expensive player sales in Leeds United history.

13 – Jack Clarke – £9.4m

Jack Clarke was sold to Tottenham for roughly £9.4m in 2019, having shown plenty of promise through the Leeds academy and in a brief spell with the first team.

• Leeds United appearances: 28
• Bought for: £0
• Profit/Loss: +£9.4m

12 – Ross McCormack – £10.1m

Ross McCormack left Leeds in 2014 to join Fulham for just over £10m, with hopes of helping the team return to the Premier League.

• Leeds United appearances: 157
• Bought for: £350,000
• Profit/Loss: +£9.75m

11 – Jonathan Woodgate – £11.5m

Jonathan Woodgate left Leeds in 2003 to join Newcastle, having made his way through the academy at the club into the first team.

• Leeds United appearances: 139
• Bought for: £0
• Profit/Loss: £11.5m

10 – Chris Wood – £14m

Chris Wood left Leeds in 2017 to join Burnley for roughly £14m.

• Leeds United appearances: 88
• Bought for: £3.1m
• Profit/Loss: +£10.9m

9 – Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink – £14.3m

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink impressed in his two-years at Leeds, securing a switch to Atletico Madrid in 1999 for over £14m.

• Leeds United appearances:
• Bought for: £2.4m
• Profit/Loss: +£11.9m

8 – Luis Sinisterra – £20m

Luis Sinisterra left Leeds on an initial loan deal to Bournemouth that became permanent in early 2024, for a fee worth £20m.

• Leeds United appearances: 26
• Bought for: £21.4m
• Profit/Loss: -£1.4m

7 – Tyler Adams – £23m

Tyler Adams left Leeds in summer 2023, joining Bournemouth for a fee worth £23m.

• Leeds United appearances: 26
• Bought for: £14.5m
• Profit/Loss: +£8.5m

6 – Crysencio Summerville – £25m

Leeds made a massive profit on winger Crysencio Summerville when they sold him to West Ham United for £25m in 2024.

• Leeds United appearances: 89
• Bought for: £1.3m
• Profit/Loss: +£23.7m

5 – Archie Gray – £30m

Leeds sold young midfield starlet Archie Gray to Tottenham for £30m in 2024.

• Leeds United appearances: 52
• Bought for: £0
• Profit/Loss: +£30m

4 – Rio Ferdinand – £39.3m

Rio Ferdinand left Leeds in July 2002 to join Manchester United for a fee worth roughly £39m.

• Leeds United appearances: 73
• Bought for: £22m
• Profit/Loss: +£17.3m

3 – Georginio Rutter – £40m

Leeds didn’t make much profit on playmaker Georginio Rutter when he was sold to Brighton for £40m in 2024.

• Leeds United appearances: 66
• Bought for: £35.5m
• Profit/Loss: +£4.5m

2 – Kalvin Phillips – £45m

Leeds star Kalvin Phillips left the club in 2022 to join Manchester City for £ 45m.

• Leeds United appearances: 234
• Bought for: £0m
• Profit/Loss: +£45m

1 – Raphinha – £49.6m

Raphinha left Leeds in 2022, joining La Liga giants Barcelona for roughly £50m and he’s now a contender to win the Ballon d’Or.

• Leeds United appearances: 67
• Bought for: £15.9m
• Profit/Loss: +£33.7m