The 49ers face several crucial decisions in the coming months as multiple Leeds United players approach the end of their contracts this summer and next.
As it stands, Sam Byram, Junior Firpo, and Josuha Guilavogui will see their deals expire in June. All three remain integral to Daniel Farke’s squad, with Firpo recently making an impact by scoring twice in two games.
Meanwhile, Leeds’ goalkeeping trio—Illan Meslier, Karl Darlow, and Alex Cairns—are all under contract until the summer of 2026. Additionally, Dan James and Patrick Bamford have just 15 months remaining on their deals.
With so much work ahead, the 49ers, led by Paraag Marathe, must balance their ongoing negotiations to purchase Rangers with key decisions at Leeds. One pressing matter is Meslier’s future, which has now come into focus.
Despite criticism for mistakes against Hull, Preston, and Sunderland, Farke has defended his goalkeeper. Now, transfer expert Ben Jacobs, via Give Me Sport, reports that Meslier wants to stay at Leeds this summer and continue as the club’s No.1 in the Premier League—provided Leeds secure promotion.
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