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It appears the might of Andrea Radrizzani and Victor Orta never rest.
After an arduous transfer window that saw 31 players leave, the hierarchy at Elland Road have set about renewing contracts.
Over the past week it’s been the talk of the town as Kalvin Phillips was handed a new deal at the beginning of the week.
But things got even better after Stuart Dallas and Liam Cooper also put pen to paper on extending their terms with the club.
Dallas was out of contract at the end of the season but after professing his love for Yorkshire, renewed his deal until 2023. Cooper’s, meanwhile, runs until 2024.
Whether Leeds go up or not, knowing they still have two key players so far this term tied down will come as a welcome relief.
Per WhoScored, both of them are averaging a match rating of above 7 which proves how consistent they’ve been.
But Leeds still cannot afford to rest on their laurels and have to continue plugging away with negotiations.
Next summer both Mateusz Klich and Pablo Hernandez could be in danger of leaving on free transfers with their deals set to expire in 2020.
The latter agreed to stay for an added two years in 2018 whilst there have been reports that Klich could be about to put pen to paper.
He revealed in an interview with a Polish journalist that may be the case but as with everything there is a worry things may not go as planned.
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The midfielder was absolutely vital last term and contributed to 19 goals in the Championship whilst Hernandez’s return stood at 24 by the way of goals and assists.
The latter may now be 34 but even if Leeds do go up, having someone with the experience he boasts in the Premier League will be important.
Equally, the former’s creativity would be crucial.
Klich is an international footballer and with plans of returning to the top-flight in place, he is someone they should look at to stand up.
Leeds simply have to ramp up their efforts and get them to stay for longer.
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