'A Summerville return? - Fans on who Leeds should sign from relegated sidespublished at 17:12 BST 29 May
17:12 BST 29 May
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We asked for your views on which players Leeds should sign from the three relegated Premier League sides Wolves,Burnley and West Ham United.
Here are some of your comments:
Karl: I'd like to see Crysencio Summerville back at Leeds. Quality player and has had a good season and scored goals for West Ham. May be able to get him at a good price, which would prove to be a good addition to the squad.
Richard: Why not go for Jarrod Bowen? Incredible player and would strengthen the team straight away. If we want to push on to the next level, he has vast experience and is a proven winner in Europe. So why not!
David: Just one player from relegated sides, Mateus Fernandes from West Ham. That's on the assumption we'd be outbid for Bowen.
Harry: First players that come to mind would be Bashir Humphreys [Burnley], Konstantinos Mavropanos [West Ham] or Ladislav Krejci [Wolves] as back-up in the defence. Also trying to get Summerville to return would be a great signing.
Andy: Kyle Walker of Burnley and Bowen from West Ham.
Dave: I would only be interested in three West Ham players that could improve our squad. Tomas Soucek, Summerville and Bowen. They would give us quality options and depth.
Keith: Zian Flemming [Burnley] has a good record and is very versatile as a nine or 10.
Leeds United quickfire end of season reviewpublished at 12:51 BST 29 May
12:51 BST 29 May
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The most significant moment of the season - good or bad - was...
There's two for me: sticking with Daniel Farke after four straight defeats in November and winning at Old Trafford for the first time in the league since 1981. The latter was the highlight.
Leeds United have been superb against a lot of the top sides this season, but that victory meant so much to the supporters and it was a significant step on the way to survival. It showed, against one of the in-form sides, that Leeds could compete at the right end of the table.
Leeds were unbeaten against Chelsea, Liverpool, Bournemouth and Manchester United, but it was Noah Okafor's brace at the latter which will be remembered as the season-defining moment.
The season has been a success because...
The sole aim was to remain in the Premier League and that was achieved with three fixtures to spare. Manager Daniel Farke was clear that a point per game would normally be enough to survive and Leeds beat that by nine points in a rogue campaign where 40 points were required to do so.
The unsung hero of the season is...
Henry McStay, who is head of medicine at Leeds United. He and the medical staff have performed miracles to ensure players have often returned to action ahead of schedule. With a relatively tight squad, this is essential.
If there is a player or staff member with more to do in future it is...
Goalkeeper Lucas Perri. He has to up his game if he isn't to be sold or sent out on loan. The club's transfer policy was very effective, but he is the one summer signing who has underperformed. He remains under contract for another three years, but an inauspicious start has seen Karl Darlow oust him.
If the club is going to go to the next level, an elite goalkeeper is required. Perri's future looks questionable at Elland Road.
The major club issue or talking point lurking is...
The club aligning itself with manager Farke to agree a way forward together this summer, after achieving the first goal of his tenure which was to return Leeds United to the Premier League and keep them there.
The reason for hope going forward is...
The board and Farke have agreed aims, goals and strategy before. Both parties are ambitious, so there is a confidence they can agree the next phase.
Coupled with that is how well the club is run, which includes expanding the stadium to increase revenues, which will not only help with the incoming Squad Cost Ratio parameters but will evolve Elland Road into a more modern venue, fit for European football again.
Gossip: Leeds to make Tessmann movepublished at 07:06 BST 29 May
07:06 BST 29 May
Leeds United are lining up a move for 24-year-old Lyon and United States midfielder Tanner Tessmann as part of a busy summer of transfer business. (Football Insider), external
Leeds executive Eisenberg to leave clubpublished at 20:35 BST 27 May
20:35 BST 27 May
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Leeds United have confirmed chief business officer Morrie Eisenberg will leave the club in August this year to join Major League Soccer and National Women's Soccer League side San Diego Wave.
Eisenberg joined Leeds in 2023 when the West Yorkshire team were in the Championship.
During Eisenberg's tenure, he campaigned for a stadium redevelopment at Elland Road, which aims to provide economic benefits to Beeston.
Managing Director Robbie Evans said Eisenberg "leaves with the club on an excellent trajectory".
Eisenberg added: "It has been a privilege to work at Leeds United for the past three seasons, in that time we have made so many positive strides towards our ambition of becoming an established Premier League side, with so many terrific memories created together over that time."
'Overriding emotion is pride... 7/10' - season report cardpublished at 09:08 BST 27 May
09:08 BST 27 May
Molly Whitmore Fan writer
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Season score out of 10 and overriding emotion?
A strong 7/10. To beat Manchester United and get to Wembley in the same season, you cannot ask for much more as a Leeds United fan. The overriding emotion is definitely pride. There were frustrating moments, but it felt like we actually made progress for once instead of just surviving by the skin of our teeth.
Best moment and why?
Despite the result against Chelsea, walking down Wembley Way was genuinely special. For the first time in a long time, there was real hope that maybe we could actually do this. We will not speak about the 90 minutes, but the occasion was brilliant. Usually, when Leeds are at Wembley it feels like life or death with everything on the line, but this time there was less pressure because we were already proud of what the team had achieved by getting there.
Player of the season and why?
Anton Stach or Dominic Calvert-Lewin. The pride those two play with is unbelievable. Calvert-Lewin getting his England call-up was completely deserved, and you could see how much it meant to him. Stach just speaks for himself really. That free-kick against Aston Villa tells you everything you need to know about him. His Instagram stories give him bonus points as well.
Unsung hero and why?
Sean Longstaff. Every time he comes on he settles us down and gives us control in midfield. He keeps things simple, works hard, wins second balls and does the dirty work people do not always notice. I would have liked to see more of him this season because he always seemed to improve us when games were getting scrappy.
Biggest disappointment?
The FA Cup semi-final, without a doubt. It felt like such a wasted opportunity against a Chelsea side that looked vulnerable all season. We never really played with the freedom or aggression that got us there in the first place. As fans, we would probably have accepted losing if we had gone for it properly, but we left Wembley wondering what might have happened if we had just shown a bit more belief.
What needs to change this summer?
We need a bit more depth and experience if we want to stop getting dragged into relegation conversations every year. Another reliable goalscorer would help as well, because there were too many games when we made life hard for ourselves. Most importantly, though, we need to keep building the mentality in the squad because this season finally felt like a step forward instead of standing still. Also, as much as I love our fans, it would be nice if we did not sing We All Love Leeds for the full 90 minutes of every game.
Major hope for next season?
Instead of surviving with a couple of weeks left, it would be nice to avoid being stuck in a relegation fight with five other teams for once. Why can we not do what Sunderland have done and properly establish ourselves? When you look at the teams coming up and the teams going down, Leeds should be safe a lot earlier next season. I would absolutely love us to kick on and have the kind of season Sunderland have had.
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'Farke has given us some nice moments'published at 13:21 BST 26 May
13:21 BST 26 May
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After two consecutive seasons in the Championship, Daniel Farke's Leeds United will now look to build on back-to-back seasons in the top-flight.
On the Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast, Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix praised Farke's efforts in avoiding relegation.
"Daniel has done an amazing job with the resources compared to a lot of the sides. Some of the victories against the top sides were fantastic," said Pope.
During the campaign, highlights included Leeds enjoying their first league win over Manchester United since September 2002 (1-0), while it was their first away from home victory against the Red Devils since February 1981.
After losing six out of seven games between October and November, Farke came under scrutiny from some Leeds fans over his future at the club.
"Very quickly people were quick to get rid of him when it went south," added Rix.
"Not only the Premier League survival, the Man Utd victory, the FA Cup semi-final. He has given us some nice moments this season."
Although Leeds endured a torrid time during October and November, their eight-match unbeaten streak between March and May was the longest by a newly promoted side in a Premier League campaign since Birmingham City in 2009-10 (12).
At the heart of that unbeaten streak was Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who became a driving force in his first season in a Leeds shirt.
The 29-year-old scored a combined 12 goals in his final three seasons for Everton in the Premier League, and he finished the 2025-26 Premier League season with 14.
Calvert-Lewin was also ranked number one for high-intensity pressures - 2367 in total, the most of any player in the Premier League this season.
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'Farke turned it around'published at 08:03 BST 26 May
08:03 BST 26 May
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Now the curtain has come down on the 2025-26 Premier League campaign, here is my end-of-season review - with a look back to what I predicted in August.
Prediction: 17th
Leeds looked like they would struggle early on, but manager Daniel Farke turned it around, so both he and his players deserve great credit.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin proved a very shrewd signing on a free transfer from Everton, while, as expected, the Elland Road bearpit played its part.
If there was a disappointment, it was the timid performance in the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea at Wembley.
The main mission, however, was Premier League safety and that was achieved with something to spare.
What I said in August: "Someone has got to buck the growing trend of 'three up, three straight back down' from the Championship's promoted sides, so I am going to say Leeds will break that glass ceiling."
Marathe also thanked Farke for the "special campaign" he delivered, and said he is "incredibly confident" about the future of the club.
"While this year brought memorable highs and difficult moments, Daniel and the squad delivered a special campaign," he said.
"In a league where promoted clubs usually struggle, survival in our first season back is a significant accomplishment.
"I said last year that the road ahead would not be easy - that is still true. History shows that the second season in the Premier League can be just as, if not more, challenging as the first. We remain ambitious but measured and deliberate, understanding that it will take three long-fought seasons before we can truly operate like an established Premier League side."
Before thanking the fans and everyone associated with the club for their support and work throughout the season, Marathe also touched on transfer plans and hinted that a considered approach will be required.
"This summer, instead of Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), the Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) will impact our transfer market approach," he added.
"As our accounts reflect, we spent every penny possible, as promised, to earn promotion and keep the club in the Premier League.
"Our approach to the transfer market will once again be strategic and disciplined to comply with regulations while striving further to improve, and players will both arrive and depart as a result."
'A game too far' but 'great season for Leeds overall'published at 12:52 BST 25 May
12:52 BST 25 May
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We asked for your views as Leeds ended a first season back in the Premier League with defeat at West Ham.
Here are some of your comments:
Nigel: A game too far for Leeds after a tough season which ended with a creditable 14th place. Now time to make additions to the squad to push on for next season.
Dave: Leeds need better strikers - Nmecha and Bornauw need to be sold. Both not good enough for the Premier League. Pascal, Joe and Jaka must stay. Lots of work ahead before we are a middle-of-the-table team. Solid season - let's move forward.
Ian: Leeds were poor on Sunday and deserved nothing. The quality and attacking threat with many players injured shows the team needs strengthening. With the stadium enhancements starting, the inevitable reduced capacity will have an impact on profit, limiting future recruitment. Despite Farke's wants, bottom half of the table may be our realistic expectations.
Mark: Disappointed we lost 3-0 but at the end of the day we will play Premier League football next season. Onwards and upwards. We will have to spend money and buy well to strengthen the side. Well done, team and management.
Chris: A fairly poor performance. I struggled to stay awake in the first half, though there were a few wasted chances which we probably should have scored. Most of the players probably had their mind on the summer holidays. Felt very strange to have nothing to play for in the last game of the season. Hopefully good recruitment in the summer will get us a top-10 finish next season.
Thomas: It's clear to see why DCL is not going to World Cup. As well as he has done for Leeds, missing chances at this standard is his downfall. Leeds need a striker for next season because even though the game was a dead rubber, playing like that will see them where West Ham have finished.
Simbad: Well, Leeds tried for a bit but there wasn't much fight in the end. A flattering scoreline as West Ham were pretty poor too. A great season for Leeds overall, though, and Farke and the boys should be really proud of the achievement. Europe beckons!
'We just didn't take our chances'published at 11:45 BST 25 May
11:45 BST 25 May
Leeds United midfielder Brenden Aaronson reflects on his side's 3-0 final day defeat by West Ham United at London Stadium.
In a match many thought might come as a last chance for both sides to survive in the Premier League, it was only the Hammers who had anything to play for after Daniel Farke's side surged towards safety with weeks to spare.
Watch Premier League highlights and analysispublished at 07:46 BST 25 May
07:46 BST 25 May
Pundits Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney join host Kelly Cates to bring you the action and talking points from all 10 fixtures on the final day of the Premier League season.
'We've played a fantastic season' - What Farke saidpublished at 18:42 BST 24 May
18:42 BST 24 May
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Leeds manager Daniel Farke, speaking to Sky Sports: "To be honest, this was probably one game too many, without several key players today. Not in the first half, we missed a few big chances but in the second half we missed many, many key players and missed a bit of quality.
"But we've played a fantastic season as a promoted side. To finish 14th on 47 points is massive, especially given how difficult it was for promoted sides last season.
"We've had many top quality performances, not today but over the season. Compliments to my players and staff, and also to our supporters."
On reasons for such a good first season back in the top flight: "The quality of performance was always on a really good level. We started with the first home game against Everton with a win.
"Consistency in the performances, the Arsenal games were a bit too much for us but otherwise we were competitive. We lacked efficiency early on, dominated the statistics but not the scoreline - the only thing that matters.
"We are not the side with the most individual quality but, as a side, we have shown a lot of skills."
On the summer ahead: "Right now, I'm just tired and want to go home and enjoy the break. You always have to be switched on because you won't win one point as a promoted side in this league if you want. I need to recharge a little but then we look forward to taking the next steps."
Leeds' eight-game unbeaten run in the Premier League came to an end – the Whites have now gone 14 Premier League games without a win in London (D4 L10).
Leeds have gone 10 consecutive top-flight games without conceding a first half goal for the first time since doing so in 11 in a row from October to December 1990.
Farke's side in 2025-26 are the sixth team to go through an entire Premier League season without naming an outfield player aged 30+ in their starting XI – the others are Middlesbrough (2008-09), Aston Villa (2012-13), Spurs (2015-16) and Chelsea (2024-25 and 2025-26).
Analysis: Leeds enjoy end-of-season partypublished at 18:37 BST 24 May
18:37 BST 24 May
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While the game finished with an air of despondency among the home fans, for Leeds it had been a 90-minute party in which they enjoyed a stress-free final day.
Daniel Farke's side had made certain of their Premier League status two weeks ago, meaning they were able to enjoy the closing stages of the campaign.
The scoreline would suggest that the players' minds were already on the summer but to their credit they did put in a performance, at least for the first hour of the match in which they had the better chances.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin had a close-range effort saved in the first half but once the Hammers took the lead, it was clear that the visitors had little desire to push themselves in the 30C heat for a result that would make little difference to the final outcome of their season.
The only disappointment for Farke is that this loss denied them the chance to finish the campaign nine games unbeaten, but that eight-game run without a loss will give them hope of being even more competitive next term.
West Ham 3-0 Leeds United - send us your thoughtspublished at 18:08 BST 24 May
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A fantastic first season back in the Premier League for Leeds culminated in a defeat at West Ham, relegating the Hammers.
With Daniel Farke's future uncertain, there is plenty for Whites fans to ponder over the summer as the club look to push on from an impressive 14th-place finish.
Whether you were at the game or following from elsewhere, we want to know how you are feeling.
West Ham v Leeds: Team newspublished at 14:55 BST 24 May
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Taty Castellanos, Pablo Felipe and Kyle-Walker Peters all return to the first XI for West Ham as the hosts chase the win they need to have a chance of staying up.
West Ham XI: Hermansen, Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Disasi, Diouf, Fernandes, Soucek, Bowen, Summerville, Pablo, Castellanos.
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