Transfer market approach and Elland Road redevelopment
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We asked you to send in your Leeds United questions for BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope before the summer transfer window opens.
In the first part of a special Q&A, he focuses on the Whites' transfer plans plus the pros and cons of redeveloping Elland Road.
Raj asked: Where do you think Leeds will strengthen this summer, and who do you think will be sold to assist financial regulations?
Adam: I think there will be an attempt to retain the key talent, which has started with captain Ethan Ampadu's new four-year deal. Also, from the recent discussion with chairman Paraag Marathe, there seems a real positivity that manager Daniel Farke will be staying beyond the existing year of his contract.
My view is that an elite goalkeeper, another centre-forward and a creative number 10 are the priorities. I believe it will be a 'quality over quantity' summer, with a similar amount to a year ago being available, unless some players are sold.
Willy Gnonto and Joel Piroe have been on the periphery, so you do wonder if deals will be done if the right offers are received for them. Pascal Struijk would make a big return if sold, but ideally I would want to see him stay as he is a quality left-footed defender. Plus, I like the three-at-the-back system as it seems to bring the best out of him, Jaka Bijol and Joe Rodon.
Ian asked: Will the development of Elland Road have an impact on revenue and therefore Squad Cost Ratio? If so, when will it have an impact and by how much?
Adam: No, building costs are excluded from Squad Cost Ratio. In a couple of years, the club will be much better off from a revenue perspective with the expanded stadium. In the short term, PSR would have allowed slightly more wriggle room.
That is why the club voted against SCR, because in the short term it was restrictive, but Marathe says it is not to an extent which will prevent the club from doing what it intends.
Keep across this page for parts two and three of Adam's Q&A, which will look at subjects including realistic aims for next season and bringing in competition for Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
