Leeds United is preparing to undergo a significant overhaul of their squad this summer as they accept another season in the Championship.
Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray are likely to leave, although the club hopes to retain Gray. Wilfried Gnonto was linked with a move away, and Georginio Rutter is also a sought after player.
However, it is not only the first-team squad who will leave.
A few players are unlikely to play again, such as Ian Poveda, who failed to impress during his tenure at Elland Road.
Cody Drameh, who spent time on loan at Birmingham City after making one appearance for Leeds, will not have his £2.5k per week contract prolonged.
Lewis Bate, on the other hand, is set to depart after playing for MK Dons for the second half of the season.
Therefore, Leeds United can free up about £750,000 annually from the wage bill with all these departures.
Additionally, Jamie Shackleton’s future is uncertain as he has been short on playing time, and the situation regarding the club captain Liam Cooper is unclear as well as he nears the end of his contract.
Regardless of what Farke plans to do, the departure of at least three fringe players will assist the club in trimming down their roster as they attempt another promotion charge next season.