Leeds push to keep Daniel Farke long-term

Leeds United are moving towards a new deal for their head coach, with Robbie Evans telling BBC Sport that the club and Daniel Farke are on the same page as they work to agree a contract extension.

Evans said Farke—who is in the final year of his current agreement—is wanted by the club long-term. He added that contract discussions have been ongoing for the past three months, and stressed there is less time pressure than in previous seasons, allowing both sides the space to get the terms right.

The plan is clear

The Leeds managing director also sounded unconcerned about how long it is taking. In his view, the key is that the team is still operating together effectively, and that Farke has done “a fantastic job”. “We want him to be here long-term,” Evans said, confirming the club’s intention.

Sporting context matters too. Leeds took five points from three league games in this campaign. That sits after last season’s progress under Farke, when Leeds finished 14th in the Premier League and reached the FA Cup semi-final, following promotion in 2024-25.

Evans also linked the broader picture to summer recruitment and financial rules. He noted Leeds needed to sell just one player to stay compliant with the regulations tied to the end of June, where PSR requirements were in place before moving forward to squad-cost ratio (SCR). In this case, he pointed to Pascal Struijk being sold to Brighton in a reported £20m deal on 30 June.

Squad work done early

In the summer transfer window, Leeds brought in England goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City in a deal worth up to £45m, alongside defenders Tarik Muharemovic and Nico Elvedi, and Fulham winger Harry Wilson. On deadline day, they also signed Nice defender Melvin Bard and Eintracht Frankfurt forward Jean-Matteo Bahoya.