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Leeds United have already sanctioned Pascal Struijk’s departure this summer and are looking to offload several more players before the transfer window closes.
The Whites would have preferred to keep Struijk, but once it became clear he would not sign a new contract, the club opted to cash in before the end of June to help balance the books.
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Leeds are now focused on trimming the squad further, with several players outside Daniel Farke’s plans and unlikely to play a meaningful role in the Premier League next season.
Isaac Schmidt is among those expected to return from loan this summer, but he is not part of Farke’s long-term thinking. The defender is widely expected to leave Elland Road again, with interest already emerging from clubs in his native Switzerland.
Leeds United take major Isaac Schmidt decision
Isaac Schmidt spent last season on loan at Werder Bremen, but didn’t do enough to earn a permanent stay at the German club at the end of the campaign.
He started six league matches and made another 13 appearances from the bench. Although he marked his debut with a goal, he failed to register another goal or assist as his loan side finished six points clear of the relegation zone.
The German club ultimately decided against making the move permanent.
Young Boys and FC Basel are interested in taking the defender back to Switzerland this summer. However, Leeds have clear expectations for a deal.
According to the Yorkshire Evening Post, Leeds will push for a permanent sale of Schmidt, two years into his four-year contract at Elland Road.
He does not have a future at Elland Road, and the Whites are keen to sell him for a fee, rather than accept one more loan offer.
Leeds need to offload several players
Isaac Schmidt is one of several players Leeds United are hoping to move on this summer, as the defender is not part of Daniel Farke’s long-term plans.
Largie Ramazani is set to return for pre-season, but Valencia are continuing to work on a deal to bring him back to the Mestalla after last season’s loan spell.
Mateo Joseph’s future remains uncertain. A knee injury has complicated any potential transfer, making it increasingly likely that he will still be at Elland Road once the window closes.
Joel Piroe is widely expected to leave as Leeds look to bring in a new striker, although there are no advanced talks over his exit at this stage.
Wilfried Gnonto is another player who could depart before the deadline, but Leeds are still waiting for a club to meet their valuation of the Italian winger.