Dream Leeds United XI for Premier League Success
Leeds United’s potential lineup for the upcoming Premier League season is generating buzz, especially with rumors of Florian Wirtz favoring a move to Elland Road over Bayern Munich. Here’s a look at a possible XI that could bring success to the team:
Starting XI
– Goalkeeper: Caoimhin Kelleher from Liverpool, known for his reliability and shot-stopping abilities
– Right-back: Jayden Bogle, a key player and regular starter for Leeds United
– Center-back: Joe Rodon, a standout performer for Leeds United while on loan from Tottenham Hotspur
– Center-back: Nico Elvedi, a top-class defender from Borussia Monchengladbach with experience in the Bundesliga
– Left-back: Kostas Tsimikas from Liverpool, a seasoned left-back with Premier League experience
Midfield
– Defensive Midfielder: Ao Tanaka, a £3.4 million signing from Fortuna Dusseldorf who impressed in his first season
– Defensive Midfielder/Center-back: Ethan Ampadu, a versatile player who can cover multiple positions
– Central Midfielder: Julian Weigl, a midfielder with experience in the Bundesliga and a potential target for Leeds United
Attack
– Right Wing: Dan James, a winger with Premier League experience and double figures of Championship goals
– Attacking Midfielder: Emi Buendia, a creative force who blossomed under Daniel Farke at Norwich City
– Left Wing: Manor Solomon, a key player for Leeds United with impressive goal contributions
– Center Forward: Evan Ferguson, a young and talented striker from Brighton who could be a valuable addition to Leeds United’s attack
This lineup combines experienced players with talented youngsters, providing a solid foundation for Leeds United’s Premier League campaign ¹.
ANOTHER BLACK DRAFTED LINE’S UP
Mens
Leeds United 2025/26 Retained List
Retained list submitted to EFL.
Elland Road sunlight
Leeds United can confirm the club’s retained list for the 2025/26 season has been submitted to the EFL.
Leaving the club upon the expiration of his contract, Josuha Guilavogui departs with all of our best wishes. The midfielder joined the club during the 2024/25 campaign and proved to be an important figure both on and off the pitch.
Returning to their parent clubs following successful loan spells, we would like to thank Manor Solomon and Joe Rothwell for their efforts and contributions towards us being crowned champions of the division.
The club remains in discussion with first-team players Junior Firpo and Sam Byram.
Please see the retained list in full, below.
Depart on expiry of current contract:
Josuha Guilavogui
Return to parent club:
Joe Rothwell
Manor Solomon
Remain in discussion:
Sam Byram
Junior Firpo
Academy Players
New terms offered:
James Debayo
Rory Mahady
Coban Bird
Harvey Vincent
Depart on expiry of current contract:
Harry Christy
Cian Coleman
Connor Ferguson
Max McFadden
Amari Miller
Kris Moore
Joe Richards
Joe Snowdon
Luca Thomas
Dan Toulson
We would like to express our thanks to those players who will leave the club in the coming weeks and wish them well for the future.
