Josuha Guilavogui ready to quit Leeds United, ready for next move
Leeds United will need to freshen up their squad if they are to have any chance of fighting in the Premier League.
With promotion confirmed, plans are being drawn up as Daniel Farke looks to make several key additions to his squad.
On the flip side, he must decide which players will be allowed to leave Elland Road this summer.
One player who looks primed for the exit door is Josuha Guilavogui, and there has been a significant update on his future.
Guilavogui set to leave Leeds
Guilavogui only joined the Elland Road club in October of last year, but will leave this summer.
The Frenchman signed for Farke’s side on a free transfer after he left Bundesliga outfit Mainz last July.
However, the midfielder was very much utilised as a squad player and only made 16 appearances in the Championship this season.
Amazingly, his appearances only totalled 57 minutes as he failed to make an impact in Yorkshire.
| Josuha Guilavogui’s 2024/25 Championship statistics | Statistics |
| Appearances | 16 |
| Minutes | 57 |
| Touches | 7.2 |
| Accurate passes | 5.7 (89%) |
With his short-term contract due to expire this summer, it has been reported that he will not don the white of Leeds again.
Guilavogui plans to leave the Elland Road club this summer as a free agent, according to Fabrizio Romano via his personal X account (17 May).
The transfer guru added that the player is open to a new chapter as he departs the newly promoted outfit.
Farke must rebuild without Guilavogui
Farke’s side cannot afford to hang on to deadwood, meaning the decision not to renew Guilavogui’s contract is the correct one.
Leeds must bolster their squad in multiple areas, with a striker among the top priorities at the Yorkshire club.
Joel Piroe has led the line well at times and won the Championship golden boot, but can he make the step up to the Premier League?
Everton’s Beto is a name who has been linked, along with Newcastle United’s Callum Wilson.
Both players have doubts attached to them, but they do have experience of scoring goals in the top flight.
Elsewhere, a new goalkeeper must be on the agenda, given the campaign Illan Meslier has had.
Newcastle’s Nick Pope would be a shrewd move as he looks like he could be on his way out of St James’ Park.
Leeds have much to do this summer, and the transfer wheels are now in motion.