Leeds United midfield, who stays and who goes if top targets arrive | OneFootball

Leeds United’s midfield could change this summer as Daniel Farke seeks to build on an impressive 2025/26 campaign.

According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, Elland Road chiefs are interested in Southampton youngster Shea Charles, with other options also under review. Any arrivals could prompt exits, while academy prospects keep pushing for senior chances.

Five core midfielders contributed last season, and Brenden Aaronson filled in centrally, while one free agent is eyed and another virtually through the door.

KEEP: Ethan Ampadu has signed a four-year deal, so the unit should be built around the captain. KEEP: Ilia Gruev remains able cover for Ampadu, and if sales are needed to strengthen, there are other more profitable, if harder, avenues.

LOAN: Charlie Crew’s Doncaster Rovers spell did not land, so another temporary move could suit the 20-year-old.

KEEP: Anton Stach was outstanding in his debut season in West Yorkshire and should only improve with more minutes.

SELL: Ao Tanaka is a difficult call, but the right offer could bank profit on a £3 million signing, and a new midfielder is wanted.

KEEP: Sean Longstaff could be flipped for quick profit, as with Glen Kamara, yet his Premier League experience makes him worth keeping, with energy most similar to Stach.

This outlines how the midfield could look next season if preferred targets are landed.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk