The summer window is still a couple of weeks from opening but reports of transfer activity are really gathering pace, with fresh links emerging every few days. Which players Leeds decide to pursue remains to be seen but if suggestions of interest in players from Liverpool, Manchester City, Newcastle United and Sporting CP are to be believed, then it will be a busy few months in West Yorkshire.
Leeds’ starting line-up for their opening-weekend fixture could end up being virtually the same as the one at Plymouth Argyle earlier this month but there could also be a few key changes. And with that in mind, the YEP has attempted to put together a dream-XI, should those aforementioned rumours prove to be accurate.
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The Daily Mail claimed earlier this week Leeds were interested in Kelleher, although he is not first-choice to replace Illan Meslier. That is likely down to his price-tag which could rise up to £40m and the level of competition, but it would be a statement signing in a key position.
1. GK: Caoimhin Kelleher
The Daily Mail claimed earlier this week Leeds were interested in Kelleher, although he is not first-choice to replace Illan Meslier. That is likely down to his price-tag which could rise up to £40m and the level of competition, but it would be a statement signing in a key position. | GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images Photo: GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images
Continues to go from strength to strength at Leeds, with his £5m summer price-tag looking increasingly good with each passing week. Test will be how he copes defensively against the world's best wingers.
2. RB: Jayden Bogle
Continues to go from strength to strength at Leeds, with his £5m summer price-tag looking increasingly good with each passing week. Test will be how he copes defensively against the world's best wingers. | George Wood/Getty Images Photo: George Wood/Getty Images
Leeds will be expected to sign competition for Rodon this summer but the ever-present Welshman has earned his shot at Premier League football. Could easily have won Player of the Season and his skillset should translate well in the top-flight.
3. CB: Joe Rodon
Leeds will be expected to sign competition for Rodon this summer but the ever-present Welshman has earned his shot at Premier League football. Could easily have won Player of the Season and his skillset should translate well in the top-flight. | Getty Images
Debate continues as to whether Struijk or Ethan Ampadu should play at left centre-back, but when in doubt it's preferable to get as many of your best players on the pitch, and so the Dutchman needs to be in. Set-piece threat will be even more important in games Leeds are unlikely to dominate.
4. CB: Pascal Struijk
Debate continues as to whether Struijk or Ethan Ampadu should play at left centre-back, but when in doubt it's preferable to get as many of your best players on the pitch, and so the Dutchman needs to be in. Set-piece threat will be even more important in games Leeds are unlikely to dominate. Photo: George Wood
The Daily Mail report linking Kelleher also claimed Leeds were interested in the Greek international, with Junior Firpo set to leave as things stand - albeit Saturday's retained list confirmed talks are ongoing. Tsimikas is expected to leave Liverpool this summer and could be available for around £15m.
5. LB: Kostas Tsimikas
The Daily Mail report linking Kelleher also claimed Leeds were interested in the Greek international, with Junior Firpo set to leave as things stand - albeit Saturday's retained list confirmed talks are ongoing. Tsimikas is expected to leave Liverpool this summer and could be available for around £15m. | Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images Photo: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
Struijk's presence at the back allows the Leeds captain to operate where is feels most comfortable, and that extra steel will be needed against elite-level attacks. Struggled in the Premier League with Sheffield United but has come on leaps and bounds since.
6. CDM: Ethan Ampadu
Struijk's presence at the back allows the Leeds captain to operate where is feels most comfortable, and that extra steel will be needed against elite-level attacks. Struggled in the Premier League with Sheffield United but has come on leaps and bounds since. | Owen Humphreys/PA Wire