Leeds United senior trio to leave if promotion bid fails – sources
Leeds United trio Crysencio Summerville, Wilfried Gnonto and Archie Gray are set to leave the club if promotion is not secured, sources have told Football Insider.
Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed that failing to clinch promotion this season would make it more difficult to keep hold of the players.
He told Football Insider that clubs know the Whites need the money this summer after they reported a £33million overall loss in their latest accounts.
Those interested in the likes of Summerville, Gnonto and Gray will, therefore, lowball the Elland Road outfit in the transfer window.
Leeds United trio set to leave Elland Road if Championship promotion plan fails
There is, however, hope for fans regarding the futures of their star men, with finance expert Kieran Maguire telling Football Insider on Tuesday (16 April) that Leeds will not be forced into selling Summerville and Gray at discounted prices.
He explained that 49ers Enterprises can cover operating costs and avoid a “fire sale” situation this summer.
Sources told Football Insider in February that their Elland Road teammate Gnonto meanwhile is attracting top flight interest.
The three Whites aces have all been key players for Daniel Farke this season, with Premier League promotion certainly on the cards.
The Elland Road club are third in the Championship table, with three games remaining in their fight to immediately return to the top flight.
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