Leeds United is reportedly preparing to offload up to 10 players in the summer if they fail to secure promotion to the Premier League, with Patrick Bamford potentially among them.
As Leeds gears up for their last home game of the season against Norwich City, hopes are high for a successful campaign under Daniel Farke. However, the playoffs have historically been challenging for Leeds, and they will be eager to avoid further disappointment tonight and in the upcoming playoff fixtures on May 26th.
Reports suggest that Leeds United may need to generate £100 million from player sales if they fail to secure promotion to the Premier League.
According to the Daily Mail, if Leeds United are compelled to spend another season in the Championship in 2024/25, financial regulations stipulate that they will need to sell numerous players. The club would reportedly need to raise up to £100 million to bolster their chances of securing promotion again next season.
To achieve this, Leeds would potentially have to offload as many as 10 players after the playoffs, with free transfers and loan signings likely to be brought in as replacements.
If Leeds United remains in the Championship, they are rumored to consider selling players like Patrick Bamford and others.
Among the players who could be sold in the “fire sale,” notable names include star winger Crysencio Summerville, valued at over £30 million, as well as Illan Meslier, Willy Gnonto, Georginio Rutter, and even Patrick Bamford.
Interest in Summerville is reportedly high, with clubs like Liverpool, Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Newcastle United expressing keen interest in signing him.
The prospect of a fire sale looms if Leeds United remains in the Championship, although it’s a scenario supporters hope to avoid. Given the value of our players and financial obligations, it’s a possibility we must prepare for.
Fortunately, we boast several players who possess Premier League caliber, providing a silver lining. Even if we’re compelled to sell a few key players, we’ll still retain the core of a squad capable of securing promotion next season if necessary.