The summer of 2022 saw Leeds reinvest heavily in the transfer market following the sales of Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips. Ultimately, the Whites’ summer buys haven’t all been roaring successes and many of the players who were jettisoned to make room have gone on to enjoy fruitful seasons – at various levels – further afield.
1. Kalvin Phillips: Manchester City
Despite featuring infrequently for the Premier League champions, Kalvin Phillips has achieved the goal of getting his hands on silverware since his £42m switch last summer. Look at that grin. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: OLI SCARFF
2. Raphinha: Barcelona
Leeds' attacking talisman of 2020/21 and 2021/22 joined Catalan giants Barcelona in a big money transfer last summer. Despite criticism during the early part of the season, the Brazilian has come to be regarded as one of Xavi Hernandez's most relied upon players. In his first season at Camp Nou, the 26-year-old also became a Spanish champion. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Caparros
3. Leif Davis: Ipswich Town
Leif Davis secured promotion from League One with Ipswich during 2022/23, playing an integral role for Kieran McKenna's side who went on to score 101 goals in the third tier. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images) Photo: Ashley Allen
4. Ryan Edmondson: Carlisle United
Once regarded a top prospect at Elland Road, Edmondson joined the Cumbrians on a permanent deal last summer and currently finds himself in the League Two play-off final. The 22-year-old has scored four times in 25 league appearaces this season. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton
5. Liam McCarron: Stoke City
Winger-turned-full-back Liam McCarron left Leeds during 2022 for a new challenge at Stoke City. The left-sided youngster went out on loan to nearby Port Vale but has scarcely featured (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Photo: David Price
6. Elia Caprile: Bari
Promising young goalkeeper Elia Caprile made a permanent return to his homeland last summer, joining Serie B side Bari. After a strong season in which he has usurped the club's No. 1, the team are on course for back-to-back promotions, currently occupying a spot in the Serie B promotion play-off semi-finals. In addition, Caprile also made his Italy Under-21 debut this year and been linked with a move to boyhood club, Italian champions Napoli. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) Photo: Paolo Bruno