This summer, a significant new news arose regarding the likely departure of one of Leeds United’s top performers in 2024.
The Whites appear to be on the verge of losing a number of high-profile players before the season begins, but a fresh report suggests they may be willing to accommodate this with a contract termination.
Rasmus Kristensen is anticipated to leave for Eintracht Frankfurt on loan today, making him the 14th player to go.
Frankfurt are thought to have the option of making his move permanent in a year for £15 million, but Leeds look to be content with having him off the books for another season.
However, he is not the only player rumored as a possible exit in recent days, with Junior Firpo, Wilfried Gnonto, and Crysencio Summerville being connected elsewhere.
A new report from Spain gives a puzzling Junior Firpo update.
Firpo, Gnonto, and Summerville all played crucial roles in the Championship at various periods last season.
Firpo missed the first half of the season, but he returned in January and contributed eight assists in 33 appearances across all competitions.
His attacking skills made him one of the division’s greatest left-backs, but indications this week strongly suggest he could return to Real Betis.
Firpo is thought to be interested in returning to the Spanish side and has already agreed to personal terms prior to a deal being reached between the two teams.
Mucho Deporte claims that progress is being made on the structure of a transfer, and that contract termination is not out of the question.
The ‘unbelievable’ Firpo is in his final year at Leeds, and according to the source, while a loan move is being considered, his contract might be terminated 11 months early.
Leeds might be ready to commit a terrible miscalculation.
If Leeds aren’t going to receive a transfer price for Firpo, they shouldn’t approve the trade, regardless of whether he wants to depart.
A loan move would undoubtedly be catastrophic because it would mean he would depart for free next summer, but canceling his contract would be far worse.
While it would take a high earner off the wage bill, the financial advantage would in no way exceed what he brings on the pitch at his level.
If he is going to leave, Leeds should hold hard and demand a fee for him. If not, he will stay for one more year and then be free to find his next opportunity. Let us hope this does not happen.
