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LEEDS are in serious danger of being relegated to the Championship, meaning several players could be set to leave the club.The Whites sit 18th in the Premier League table, one point adrift of safety with two games to go.
Wilfried Gnonto could leave Leeds this summerCredit: AFP
Keeper Illan Meslier’s time at Leeds could also come to an endCredit: AFP
Weston McKennie could head back to parent club JuventusCredit: AP
Interim boss Sam Allardyce is a mastermind at keeping sides up and faces games against West Ham and Tottenham to save their top-flight status.
With Southampton relegated and Leicester on the verge of going, many believe one of Leeds, Everton and Nottingham Forest will join them.
After a chaotic season at Elland Road a number of clubs will look to take advantage and will have certain players on their summer shopping lists whether Leeds beat the drop or not.
Wilfried Gnonto
The teenager, 19, joined from Zurich last summer but he has big aspirations of playing Champions League football one day.
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He is boyhood Inter Milan fan and said in an interview it is his dream to play for the club.
And he could make it after impressing in his debut year in the Premier League.
Gnonto may have only scored four times, but the attacker’s energetic displays and technique have really caught the eye.
Leeds fans fumed when Javi Gracia refused to start him and more have called for him to get more minutes under Big Sam, this won’t leave such a talent happy.
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Illan Meslier
The goalkeeper has had a shaky season for Leeds, conceding 67 goals this season, more than any other stopper.
Despite not being helped by his defence, Meslier made several high-profile mistakes in recent weeks and Allardyce has dropped him for Joel Robles.
The 23-year-old signed by Marcelo Bielsa without a doubt has potential and has been linked with moves to Chelsea and Manchester United in the past.
His Leeds spell could be over due to his bad form and he would be a lucrative asset to sell if the club went down.
Weston McKennie
The American midfielder joined the club in January on loan from Juventus due to his links with ex-boss Jesse Marsch.
Leeds reportedly have the option to make the signing permanent for £30million.
But they certainly won’t be able to afford that if they get relegated and he has also failed to perform consistently.
McKennie could be in line for another new club this summer as he is surplus to requirements at Juve.
Rodrigo
Leeds may have to cash-in on Rodrigo with his deal up next yearCredit: Getty
Rodrigo has been one of few shining lights for Leeds in a bleak season.
The Spaniard has netted 14 goals in all competitions this term.
Rodrigo, 32, is an experienced attacker and sees his deal expire at Elland Road in the summer of 2024.
Prem and European sides could fancy a move as Leeds may be forced to to cash-in before losing him on a free.
Tyler Adams
Tyler Adams will be on the list of many top sidesCredit: Getty
Adams will have no shortage of suitors should Leeds get relegated or stay in the league.
The 24-year-old has been linked with switches to both Arsenal and Newcastle.
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Adams captained the Unites States at the World Cup last year and has Champions League experience, having played for RB Leipzig.
The combative midfielder only joined Leeds last summer and has a contract until 2027, but it seems unlikely he would stay put to play in the Championship if the worst happens. More

ARSENAL are beginning to lick their wounds after the cruellest of ends to a season.But Mikel Arteta is already putting plans together for a fresh title challenge next term.
Arsenal are ready to fight for the title again by moving for West Ham’s Declan RiceCredit: Reuters
The Gunners already boast two ex-Man City stars and want another two this summerCredit: Reuters
And he could end up with FOUR ex-Man City star’s in his first XI — as well as top target Declan Rice.
Arsenal saw any chance of winning their first title since 2004 disappear with defeat to Brighton last weekend.
A shocking collapse after leading the race for 93 per cent of the season means City could clinch their third straight title by Saturday evening.
However, Arteta is refusing to take his eyes off the prize and is already planning for the next campaign.
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Arsenal boast two former Etihad stars in Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko among their ranks.
But fresh reports claim they are now ready to raid City again for two more.
The first is flying wing-back Joao Cancelo, currently on loan at Bayern Munich.
Despite being a star defender in his first two seasons, the Portugal ace fell victim to Guardiola’s change of formation this term.
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Joao Cancelo is in Mikel Arteta’s sightsCredit: Getty
Arsenal also fancy Ilkay Gundogan on a free transferCredit: PA
Cancelo, 28, is unlikely to have a future when he returns to City this summer.
And Arsenal are now hoping to open negotiations at the end of the season.
The other City slick in Arteta’s sights is said to be Ilkay Gundogan.
Pep’s German captain, 32, has exploded into life once again towards the end of term.
But he is out of contract this summer and has refused to commit his future to City.
SunSport understands Barcelona are leading the charge to sign Gundogan.

But the Spaniards continue to be wrapped up in financial difficulties.
Re-signing Lionel Messi is their priority.
And that could open the door for Arsenal to make Gundogan an offer he can’t refuse.
Finally, Arteta is ready to smash the club’s transfer record for West Ham and England star Rice, 24.
Arsenal’s current top fee stands at £72million, which they paid Lille for Nicolas Pepe in 2019.
But with Granit Xhaka going to Bayer Leverkusen, plus doubts over the long-term futures of Thomas Partey and Jorginho, a midfield shake-up is needed.
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Rice is eager to play Champions League football next season.
And Arsenal are willing to pay up to £90m to prise the anchorman from the Hammers. More