The 10 Leeds United players who are currently set to leave in 2024

A whole host of players could leave Elland Road once again next summer.

Leeds United had a large squad exodus last summer, and while different factors will be at play this time, the Whites may have to say goodbye to a number of players come June.

With up to ten Leeds players out of contract next year, we decided to look at them, their current circumstances, and if they can realistically be expected to stay with the club…

Cody Drameh

Cody Drameh’s chances of agreeing to new terms at Elland Road are nil.

For one reason or another, the young right-back has often cut a peripheral figure and has failed to produce the same results for Leeds as he did while on loan with Cardiff City and Luton Town.

Drameh was brought on and then brought back in the space of 21 minutes during last weekend’s 4-3 win at Ipswich Town and has recently headed out on his third loan spell, this time to Birmingham City.

Make no mistake about it, that will be his last one from Leeds.

Robin Koch

Similarly, German international Robin Koch is also currently away from Leeds on loan but will not be making a return either.

One of many high-profile players to seek pastures new in the wake of their relegation to the Championship, Koch is back on loan in his native Germany with Eintracht Frankfurt, and with his contract set to conclude next summer, he will be leaving Leeds permanently.

Helder Costa

Helder Costa is yet another player who will undoubtedly depart Leeds.

But, unlike the aforementioned trio, that should happen before his contract expires next summer, as the winger had ruled himself out of contention to Daniel Farke with Wilfried Gnonto and Luis Sinisterra.

Costa, on the other hand, has had to train alone without a club while Gnonto has been returned into the first squad and Sinisterra has finally gotten his wish of staying in a top tier by signing for Bournemouth.

However, according to Graham Smyth of the Yorkshire Evening Post, Costa is still anticipated to leave soon, maybe via a transfer to Saudi Arabia.

Costa, who spent last season on loan with Al Ittihad, could be set for a return to Saudi Arabia soon, since their transfer window stretches into Europe’s deadline.

A catastrophe signing that all sides hope to forget as soon as possible, but Leeds may have him on their books until 2024 if a deal can’t be done immediately.

Ian Poveda

Meanwhile, Ian Poveda’s future with the club remains much more unclear as things stand.

The diminutive playmaker is yet to really meet the expectations that arose following his promising switch from Manchester City over three years ago.

He has failed to rip up any trees on loan with Blackburn Rovers and then Blackpool in the Championship, although he did make an impression in pre-season and has been on the fringes of Farke’s squad to date.

Potential is clearly there, however, the development has undeniably not gone to plan as of yet.

Very much up in the air, this one.

Stuart Dallas

It is still unknown whether Stuart Dallas will be awarded new terms beyond next summer.

Of course, the Whites’ fan favorite suffered a devastating femoral fracture against Manchester City in April 2022 and has yet to return to action since.

As things stand, it’s difficult to say that everything is stacked in Dallas’ favor in terms of renewal, and Leeds fans will be hoping that changes with a full recovery.

Luke Ayling

Right-back with a long history Luke Ayling is 32 as well, but unlike Dallas, he has a clean bill of health and has started every match for Leeds thus far.

Leeds player since 2016, it is difficult to see that changing next summer, and new terms are likely to be put on the table at some point.

Jamie Shackleton

Jamie Shackleton’s future at Leeds had also been questioned, but he has forced his way into Farke’s thoughts and now stands every chance of winning a new contract next year following some strong, energetic early-season performances.

Of course, there is still work to be done, but if the utility man continues his present Elland Road revival, there is no reason why a new contract will not be forthcoming.

Lewis Bate

Who knows whether Lewis Bate will put pen to paper at the minute.

The former Chelsea prospect spent last season on loan in the third tier with Oxford United and impressed by all accounts, but he was unable to seal another temporary stint over the summer and is currently waiting for opportunities to get on the pitch this term.

Unless he makes a sudden surge into the German’s plans, a departure for nothing next summer looks on the cards.

Liam Cooper

Overall, Whites captain Liam Cooper should be given new terms, since his present deal is slated to expire in June.

He is currently on the treatment table after suffering an injury in Leeds’ opener against Cardiff, and while he is getting older, his experience should make him worth keeping around.

Shorter terms than the four-year contract he signed in 2019 are likely to be given at some point this season.

Sam Byram

The full-back returned to West Yorkshire last month on a one-year contract.

The judgement is still out at this point, but Byram has already proven to be an effective operator at this level and may likely be extended if he has the necessary impact.