Struijk’s left centre-back role was already lacking depth before his exit while left-footed players on the whole are few and far between among Daniel Farke’s group. Wilson will at least improve that quota, albeit further forward with left wing-back also lacking natural cover behind Gabriel Gudmundsson.
There are also gaps to fill in goal - at present only Lucas Perri is contracted to the club - while central midfield looks strong but could be subject to change amid interest in Shea Charles. Below, the YEP takes a look at Farke’s full squad depth picture, with some positions looking stronger than others.
Note: We're including Harry Wilson with his move to Leeds all but done.
1. Leeds United's squad depth by position
Note: We're including Harry Wilson with his move to Leeds all but done. | AFP via Getty Images
First-choice: Lucas Perri | Cover: Alex Cairns (The YEP understands a new contract agreement has been reached with Cairns)
2. Goalkeeper
First-choice: Lucas Perri | Cover: Alex Cairns (The YEP understands a new contract agreement has been reached with Cairns) | Getty Images
First-choice: Joe Rodon | Cover: Sebastiaan Bornauw, James Justin, Jaka Bijol
3. Right centre-back
First-choice: Joe Rodon | Cover: Sebastiaan Bornauw, James Justin, Jaka Bijol | Getty Images
First-choice: Sebastiaan Bornauw | Cover: Jaka Bijol, Joe Rodon
4. Central centre-back
First-choice: Sebastiaan Bornauw | Cover: Jaka Bijol, Joe Rodon | Getty Images
First-choice: Jaka Bijol | Cover: Ethan Ampadu
5. Left centre-back
First-choice: Jaka Bijol | Cover: Ethan Ampadu | Getty Images
First-choice: Jayden Bogle | Cover: James Justin
6. Right wing-back
First-choice: Jayden Bogle | Cover: James Justin | Getty Images