Leeds United have now had almost two weeks to stew on their play-off final defeat to Southampton.
The Whites were consigned to a second successive reason of Championship football as a result of their 1-0 loss at Wembley, which has opened the door for some player exits.
Unlike in the semi-final second leg against Norwich City, Leeds’ main players just failed to turn up on the big occasion. It wasn’t until Dan James hit the crossbar the Whites looked dangerous.
In the wake of the loss, several of Leeds’ key men have been touted for departures as they look to raise funds in order to remain compliant with the EFL’s PSR constraints.
Paraag Marathe has acknowledged some sales will be made, with Crysencio Summerville, Willy Gnonto, Archie Gray and Georginio Rutter tipped to leave.
Transfer insider shares update on Crysencio Summerville’s Leeds future
LeedsUnited.News spoke exclusively to transfer insider Graeme Bailey earlier this week about numerous topics surrounding Leeds ahead of the summer.
Gretar Steinsson’s interest in soon-to-be free agent Daniel Jebbison was among them, as well as the potential of Brenden Aaronson making a return to Elland Road.
The futures of Summerville, Rutter and Gnonto were also discussed, with Bailey suggesting the latter could actually be offered a new deal to stay.
Unfortunately, those three were among those to fall under the category of failing to show up at Wembley, something which could have an impact on transfer interest, according to Bailey.
He believes that potential suitors of Summerville could’ve potentially been put off by his failure to step up on the big occasion, though is still expecting an exit for the Dutchman this summer.
Bailey said: “It will be interesting to see where he goes, he has a lot of interest. I don’t think the final did him much good because he was very poor.
“Obviously decisions are not made on one game, we know that, but in a big game like that I think the interested parties would’ve liked to see him step up, but he didn’t.
“I think he is on a lot of teams lists, but he is first choice for a lot of teams? I’m not so sure but I would be surprised if he started for Leeds. The balance of probability is he won’t start at Leeds next season, but they are in a healthy position in terms of they won’t allow a bargain deal to go through.
“But if someone comes in with over £30m, I think that will be quite hard to turn down. Especially if they think they can replace him, Willy Gnonto might be staying put. Will they let Summerville, Harrison and Gnonto go in the same summer? I don’t think they would but we will have to see what’s on the table.
“Leeds are sensible enough that they might have to do at least one sale. I think they would rather it be Summerville than Archie Gray, that’s for sure. However, if it was Gray, it would be more money.”
What Summerville has said since the end of the season
Summerville finally broke his silence on Leeds’ play-off final defeat earlier this week as he posted a message on Instagram.
Given he made a mention of coming back stronger as a team again, some fans may have taken it as he could even be here next season.
He said: “A tough season filled with beautiful moments. Honoured and grateful to be EFL Championship player of the year. Thank you, an award I wouldn’t have received without my teammates.
“They helped me double my assists from last season and become top goal scorer. Thank you for all the love and support. At the end, it was a disappointing end to the season and it still hurts but we will comeback stronger.”