Leeds United have an excellent opportunity of making an immediate return to the Premier League this season.
The Whites are now second in the Championship table, just one point behind league leaders Leicester City.
However, regardless of whether they rise or fall, Daniel Farke must make important judgments about several Leeds loanees.
Football Insider has studied the ten loan players now playing away from Elland Road, interviewing with club sources and appraising each star’s future prospects.
Cody Drameh (22)
Farke has been very clear about teenage defender Drameh, who joined Birmingham City on loan for the season last summer.
Despite thriving elsewhere in his brief career, the 22-year-old has struggled for playing time in white, with sources informing Football Insider that he has already played his final game for the club.
Verdict: LEAVES.
Rasmus Kristensen(26)
Leeds fans may dislike Kristensen because of his decision to depart Elland Road shortly after the club was relegated from the Premier League.
With the versatile right-back now on loan at Roma, he might be one of many players to return to the Whites if they return to the top flight.
Verdict: STAYS.
Luke Ayling (32)
Surprisingly, yet another right-back, Ayling, has been permitted to leave temporarily after joining Middlesbrough in January.
However, in a unique circumstance, the former captain has already said his goodbyes at Elland Road, as the 32-year-old will not return to Leeds this summer.
Verdict: LEAVES.
Diego Llorente (30).
Llorente, who joined fellow defender Kristensen on loan at Roma, has played a lot of minutes away from West Yorkshire.
He is another player who could return to England if Leeds make it back to the top flight, but an exit is more plausible considering his absence since January 2023.
Verdict: LEAVES.
Max Wober (26)
Wober, another first-team player who left Elland Road following last season’s relegation, is currently playing for Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga.
The Whites loanee’s contract will expire this summer, and sources tell Football Insider that Leeds are willing to accept offers for the defender.
Verdict: LEAVES.
Marc Roca (27).
Whites fans may have mixed views about the defensive midfielder, who didn’t play much last season.
The 27-year-old is currently on loan at Real Betis in La Liga, and his parent club is open to offers for him this summer, regardless of their final league position, according to Football Insider.
Verdict: LEAVES.
Samuel Greenwood (22)
Greenwood is another player who Farke evidently has reservations about, as the winger is now on loan at Middlesbrough with Ayling.
The 22-year-old has played extensively for the Championship club this season, but his five goals from 37 games suggest he won’t cut it at Leeds, considering their superb attack.
Verdict: LEAVES.
Ian Poveda(24)
Poveda is another player who has failed to satisfy Farke, with the 24-year-old loaned out to Sheffield Wednesday halfway through the season.
He has been instrumental in their Championship relegation battle, and Leeds is unlikely to require his services next season. According to Football Insider, Poveda is another Elland Road player who has played his final game.
Verdict: LEAVES.
Brenden Aaronson(23)
Aaronson took up a new challenge with Union Berlin in Germany last summer, completing a temporary escape once relegation was secured.
Farke will be disappointed with only two goals from 32 appearances in all competitions, and the manager may be content to let the 23-year-old depart permanently this summer.
Verdict: LEAVES.
Jack Harrison (27)
Harrison was one of the fortunate players to preserve his Premier League status when the Whites were relegated, and Everton signed him.
The winger has been heavily relied on by Sean Dyche, but he might return to Leeds for the new season, especially if they win and the Toffees lose. According to Football Insider, the Whites are prepared to consider offers for the winger this summer, and the most recent information is that he will leave Elland Road permanently this summer.
Verdict: STAYS.
