Five key reasons why Leeds United should be hopeful in the new Championship season

Instead, the focus is on getting back on track and trying to win the championship – after a third-place finish and a play-off defeat.

A busy few months await as the transfer business heats up with teams gearing up for another big season.

Leeds have a lot to be hopeful for despite the disappointment of missing out on promotion last season.

That said, here’s a look at five key reasons why the Elland Road faithful can be excited for the 2024/25 season.

The quality of the Leeds team

Looking internally at the current squad available to Daniel Farke, there is clearly top level quality at the club.

Ethan Ampadu, Willy Gnonto, Georginio Rutter and Crysencio Summerville showed their skills in the previous campaign.

While one or two may leave in the transfer window, that can only increase the chance of improving a squad that has plenty of class there.

There is then the possibility of some key loan exits returning to the squad, such as Brenden Aaronson who will be fighting for a place at Leeds next season.

Leeds summer transfer business

The summer transfer window offers the chance to move some pieces around the squad to better improve the possibility of promotion.

Loan players such as Maximilian Wober, Marc Roca and Rasmus Kristensen could receive a fee despite not playing a single minute for Leeds last season.

That increase in funds, in addition to a potential big sale elsewhere in the squad, could give Leeds an opportunity to make some big signings that would blow the rest of the division out of the water.

Parachute payments

While Leeds will see a drop in Premier League parachute payments, it still gives them an advantage over other teams in the league.

This could allow Whites to keep hold of a few key players in the transfer window or look to make some key signings.

In addition, it is one of four teams to receive these payments next season – with relegated trio Luton Town, Sheffield United and Burnley all offering the income boost.

Although it is early days, many will question whether the relegated trio have the quality of the three they replaced last season.

Sheffield United’s struggles could require a major rebuilding of the squad, which could take some time to implement at the top level.

Luton have looked to bolster their Premier League ranks with sensible signings and could prove a threat, but they may lack some individual quality that Leicester City and Southampton possess.

Burnley could also be a threat, although it remains to be seen how they progress from Vincent Kompany’s exit into their new era.

For Leeds, there is familiarity in the division they are in and can build from next season.

A new beginning

The most important thing for Leeds is that the season marks a fresh start, something they may need from last campaign.

A poor start and end to the previous season proved costly for Farke in his promotion bid, but the Leeds boss can draw a line under it and start again.

Everything is level, everyone starts with zero points and everyone has a chance to achieve their goals for the year.

Leeds will be hoping to finish with promotion back to the Premier League.

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