Leeds United are expected to announce player departures at Elland Road on Friday (7 June), according to Graham Smyth.
When a supporter on X queried Smyth about the announcement of a retained list at Elland Road on Thursday (6 June), he replied, “Sounds like next week rather than now. It’s difficult to pinpoint a specific date when decisions are made/discussed, etc.
However, the chief football writer for the Yorkshire Evening Post has issued an update.
Smyth wrote via X on Friday (7 June): “Change of strategy. We’re expecting it today.
Leeds United supporters are close to getting answers at Elland Road.
It appears that Leeds fans may not have to wait much longer for answers at Elland Road.
Many other clubs throughout the country have already published their released and retained lists, and Whites fans will be eager to see theirs.
They’ve had to wait a long time, and Smyth’s suggestion that supporters would have to wait until next week would have undoubtedly added to their irritation.
However, his Friday update suggests that answers are now only a few hours away.
While the cause for this unexpected change in plans is unknown, fans will be relieved to have some clarity.
After failing to gain promotion to the Premier League, the futures of numerous Elland Road players are unknown.
Fans can expect many changes this summer, and when the released and retained lists are revealed, they will have a clearer understanding of what those changes will be.
