Leeds United have been working diligently to streamline their roster before bringing in any new players this summer. Another departure is expected today as the club continues to make moves in the transfer market.
The team has already secured Marc Roca on a permanent deal at Real Betis for approximately £4m, while Archie Gray has been sold to Tottenham for a hefty £40m. This sale allowed Leeds to bring Joe Rodon back on a permanent basis at a fraction of the cost.
Jamie Shackleton has left for Sheffield United on a free transfer, setting up a reunion at Elland Road on October 19. Several players, including Liam Cooper, Ian Poveda, and Cody Drameh, are now free agents. More departures are anticipated in the coming months.
Diego Llorente is likely to follow Roca to Betis, while Charlie Cresswell’s move to Toulouse is back on the table. Junior Firpo is expected to leave before his contract expires in a year. Joel Piroe and Patrick Bamford are also attracting interest from other clubs.
Today, goalkeeper Kristoffer Klaesson is set to make a permanent exit from Elland Road after three years with the club. After limited opportunities last season, he is poised to join Polish side Raków Częstochowa.
A fee has been agreed for Klaesson, who has one year left on his contract. The final details of the deal are being ironed out, but all signs point to a smooth resolution and an official announcement later today.
