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Exclusive: 44 Championship players Leeds United could sign for nothing this summer
Leeds United Weigh Free Agent Options Ahead of Potential Premier League Return
Sam Byram has proven to be a reliable option on both flanks of the defence, while Joshua Guilavogui has offered versatility by covering roles in both defence and midfield.
Since joining on a free transfer in October, Guilavogui has also become a well-liked presence both in the dressing room and among the fans. He made a late appearance during Friday’s vital victory over Oxford United.
As Leeds United aim for a return to the Premier League, the club’s recruitment staff will undoubtedly be assessing targets who could strengthen the squad for top-flight football.
However, there may be valuable opportunities closer to home—specifically, within the Championship free agent pool.
Norwich City goalkeeper Angus Gunn, who has recently been linked with a move to Elland Road, is one such player set to become available this summer.
His contract is set to expire, opening up the possibility of a cost-effective addition in a key position.
Here’s a breakdown of notable Championship players who are out of contract this summer and could be available on a free:
Goalkeepers
- Freddie Woodman (Preston North End)
- Angus Gunn (Norwich City)
Defenders
- CJ Egan-Riley (Burnley)
- Ciaron Brown (Oxford United)
- Liam Lindsay (Preston North End)
- Jimmy Dunne (Queens Park Rangers)
- Kenneth Paal (Queens Park Rangers)
- Harry Darling (Swansea City)
- Matt Clarke (Derby County)
- Semi Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion)
- Anfernee Dijksteel (Middlesbrough)
- Steve Cook (Queens Park Rangers)
- Connor Roberts (Burnley)
- Dimitrious Goutas (Cardiff City)
- Kane Wilson (Derby County)
Midfielders
- Jamie Allen (Coventry City)
- Josh Brownhill (Burnley)
- Jacob Lungi Sorensen (Norwich City)
- Billy Mitchell (Millwall)
- John Swift (West Bromwich Albion)
- Jonjo Shelvey (Burnley)
- Emiliano Marcondes (Norwich City)
- Ryan Ledson (Preston North End)
- Robbie Brady (Preston North End)
- Adam Forshaw (Blackburn Rovers)
- Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday)
- Joe Allen (Swansea City)
- Liam Thompson (Derby County)
- Andre Dozzell (Portsmouth)
Forwards
- Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn Rovers)
- Duncan Watmore (Millwall)
- Andreas Weimann (Blackburn Rovers)
- Grady Diangana (West Bromwich Albion)
- Nathan Redmond (Burnley)
- Joao Pedro (Hull City)
- Emil Riis (Preston North End)
- Sam Bell (Bristol City)
- Yakou Meite (Cardiff City)
- Ryan Hedges (Blackburn Rovers)
- Michael Frey (Queens Park Rangers)
- Onel Hernandez (Norwich City)
- Rhian Brewster (Sheffield United)
- Nahki Wells (Bristol City)
- Ashley Barnes (Burnley)
This summer’s pool of out-of-contract Championship players offers a potential goldmine of talent for clubs like Leeds United, whether for strengthening a Premier League campaign or reinforcing their squad depth for the long term.
