Leeds United squad depth assessed as summer transfer priorities emerge | OneFootball

Leeds United are heading into another important summer as they look to build on an impressive Premier League return. They finished 14th with 47 points despite a final-day 3-0 defeat at relegated West Ham.

Last year’s recruitment proved successful but 49ers Enterprises will need to invest again if progress is to continue. According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, an end-of-season injury crisis exposed thin depth when key players were missing.

The assessment outlines current depth by position to flag potential weak points. Players marked with an asterisk are out of contract this summer.

Goalkeeper, first-choice Karl Darlow*, with cover from Lucas Perri, Illan Meslier* and Alex Cairns*. Right centre-back, first-choice Joe Rodon, with Sebastiaan Bornauw, James Justin and Jaka Bijol as cover.

Central centre-back, first-choice Jaka Bijol, with Sebastiaan Bornauw and Joe Rodon listed as cover. Left centre-back, first-choice Pascal Struijk, with Jaka Bijol and Ethan Ampadu available.

Right wing-back, first-choice Jayden Bogle, with James Justin and Sam Byram* as alternatives. Alongside first-team ceiling-raisers, Leeds will look to build Daniel Farke’s squad this summer to avoid similar issues at a more awkward stage of the season.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk