Leeds United confront 10 looming contract calls amid survival focus | OneFootball

Leeds United face key contract calls this year, with several deals due in summer 2026 or 2027. Four permanent squad members are out of contract this summer, with a further six seeing terms run to summer 2027.

While Daniel Farke and his players prioritise Premier League survival with 12 games left, planning has already started for what comes next. According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, the final 12 months of a deal can leave clubs exposed to offers, something Leeds have often exploited when recruiting.

New agreements would protect value and flexibility, whether those players remain in West Yorkshire or depart.

Karl Darlow, contract ends summer 2026.

Alex Cairns, contract ends summer 2026.

Sam Byram, contract ends summer 2026.

Illan Meslier, contract ends summer 2026.

Facundo Buonanotte, loan runs to summer 2026.

Lukas Nmecha, contract ends summer 2027.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk