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Three Leeds United players who face an uncertain future before the end of the transfer window

Pete Hanson

Pete Hanson is the Head of Editorial Standards for MOT Leeds News as part of the Breaking Media network. With a vast background in sports journalism and data analysis, Pete provides expertise in talent development, strategy planning, and new content strands for all things Leeds United. Based in Sheffield, Pete has previously worked for PA Media, Sporting News, and Stats Perform, after earning a Masters in Sports Journalism from Sheffield Hallam University.

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Leeds United have been embarking on an ambitious summer transfer window thus far.

Harry Wilson was the first through the door, arriving on a free transer after his Fulham contract expired.

The Whites then forked out £34million to Sassuolo to sign Bosnian centre-back Tarik Muharemovic.

Leeds broke their transfer record to bring in England goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City, in a deal that could reach £45m.

Daniel Farke still wants more bodies in the door at Elland Road, but some departures feel inevitable too to balance the squad.

Here, MOT Leeds News has identified three players who are facing an uncertain future in the closing weeks of the transfer window.

Joel Piroe

Joel Piroe was influential in helping Leeds win promotion back to the Premier League in the 2024/25 campaign.

However, the Dutch forward was a bit-part player last season and failed to score at all in the Premier League.

The 27-year-old has not been used at all in Leeds' past two pre-season games, and with Farke wanting new attackers his situation looks bleak.

If a solution can be found for Piroe to move elsewhere, then it feels like something that would be encouraged by the player and the club.

Leeds United forward Joel Piroe and manager Daniel Farke in a circular inset
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Willy Gnonto

Willy Gnonto is a popular figure with the Leeds fanbase, especially after a recent interview where he described himself as "proper Leeds".

The issue for Gnonto feels more circumstantial than it does in terms of the quality he possesses.

Farke is known to be looking for a new striker, and potentially a new attacking midfielder before the window closes.

Last season, the German utilised a 3-5-2 formation, which did not suit Gnonto and meant he was used largely as an impact sub.

It means there is not really a spot for Gnonto as a starter, and you do wonder if that would make the young forward ponder life away from Elland Road.

Brenden Aaronson

United States international Brenden Aaronson has been a polarising figure at Leeds for some time now.

The attacking midfielder has a good workrate off the ball, but too often on it he can fail to influence the game.

You would not find many Leeds supporters who would be disappointed if the 25-year-old were allowed to find a new club.

With Leeds well stocked in midfield, and on the hunt for reinforcement further forward, you wonder whether Aaronson could end up being deemed surplus to requirements.

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