When 20 former Leeds players return to Elland Road next season | OneFootball

Leeds United will see 20 former players back at Elland Road next season, with receptions set to vary. Home supporters seldom hide their feelings in a cauldron-like atmosphere.

According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, Pascal Struijk and Karl Darlow know the walk out at Elland Road, but for Struijk it will be his first as an opponent. Darlow has visited as a rival before, and arriving with Manchester United is likely to draw a distinctive reaction.

Jaidon Anthony, now at Brentford, is due on 30 August. He spent 2023/24 on loan at Leeds and later joined Brentford for around £20m.

Eddie Nketiah returns with Crystal Palace on 19 September. He joined Leeds on loan in the 2019/20 title season but was recalled midway, then left Arsenal for Palace in a £30m move in 2024.

Karl Darlow is scheduled to visit with Manchester United on 17 October. He became the first player in 22 years to move from Leeds to Manchester after his contract expired.

Djed Spence and Tottenham are due on 7 November. His 2023/24 loan at Leeds was cut short by Daniel Farke, and he has since revived his Spurs career.

Archie Gray is set to return with Spurs the same night, 7 November. The academy product departed in 2024 for £40m, with first-team minutes limited so far.

Matt Grimes arrives with Coventry City on 28 November. He made 7 Championship appearances during a 2016/17 Leeds loan, and captained Coventry to promotion last season.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk