Leeds United have a host of big contract decisions to make this year as they look to plan for the future. Current focus among Daniel Farke and his squad is on securing Premier League survival with 12 games left but those above the Whites boss will already have one eye looking further ahead.
The deals of four permanent Leeds squad members are set to expire this summer while a further six will see their current terms end in summer 2027. Those final 12 months of a contract are particularly important and make a club vulnerable to transfer offers - something Elland Road chiefs have regularly exploited when signing players.
Whether such players remain in West Yorkshire or move on, a renewed deal puts Leeds in a strong position for anything. Below, the YEP takes a look at the contract situation of each squad member to get an idea where club chiefs should be focusing their immediate attention.
Current contract end date: Summer 2026
1. Karl Darlow
Current contract end date: Summer 2026 | Getty Images
Current contract end date: Summer 2026
2. Alex Cairns
Current contract end date: Summer 2026 | LUFC
Current contract end date: Summer 2026
3. Sam Byram
Current contract end date: Summer 2026 | Getty Images
Current contract end date: Summer 2026
4. Illan Meslier
Current contract end date: Summer 2026 | Getty Images
Current contract end date: Summer 2026 (loan)
5. Facundo Buonanotte
Current contract end date: Summer 2026 (loan) | Getty Images
Current contract end date: Summer 2027
6. Lukas Nmecha
Current contract end date: Summer 2027 | Getty Images