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Aheed Abrar

Tue 12 May 2026 15:47, UK

Leeds United want to tie Ethan Ampadu down to a new contract at Elland Road.

According to Beren Cross in The Athletic on 12 May, a new round of talks between the Whites and the Wales international’s representative is set to take place this week.

The journalist reports that dialogue with the midfielder’s entourage has been ongoing over the extension of his deal, which expires in 2027.

It has been claimed that the West Yorkshire outfit have the option to extend the 25-year-old’s current contract by another year, but are looking to secure his long-term future, with the hope that confirmation of Premier League safety will help.

Ampadu has been pivotal at Elland Road this season, and as the Peacocks get ready to tackle another campaign in the English top flight, Daniel Farke will surely be relying on him for the foreseeable future.

Ethan Ampadu importance becomes clear in Leeds United draw vs Tottenham

Against Tottenham Hotspur away from home, Ampadu picked up the Player of the Match award for a resolute display.

It was the Welshman who won the penalty for the Whites, which Dominic Calvert-Lewin subsequently slotted in the back of the net.

In a game where Anton Stach and Ao Tanaka were underwhelming, the West Yorkshire outfit’s captain took responsibility in the engine room and delivered an influential display.

There’s no doubt that top teams in England will surely be keeping an eye on Ampadu in the upcoming transfer window, but the Peacocks look determined to keep hold of him.

Paraag Marathe to have Ethan Ampadu dilemma at Elland Road

Leeds were open to selling Pascal Struijk last summer in the opening weeks of the transfer window, but didn’t want to lose him in August.

The Dutch centre-back’s contract at Elland Road also expires at the end of the season, indicating the Whites’ willingness to do business for their key players for the right opportunity.

It wouldn’t be surprising to see the West Yorkshire outfit entertain offers for Ampadu in the coming months if they can’t reach an agreement with him on fresh terms.

Paraag Marathe and 49ers Enterprises surely won’t want to lose the Wales international for free and could potentially cash in on him.