Ex‑PL CEO expects 'serious spending' from Leeds this summer
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(Credit: Imago) Sun 24 May 2026 20:00, UK Leeds United have got to spend big in the summer transfer window and show they are right behind manager Daniel Farke.That is according to former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking to Football Insider, as Farke wants the Leeds ownership to match his ambitions for the club.Farke has ensured that Leeds will be playing Premier League football again next season, and has overseen an unbeaten run stretching eight games.The German’s ability to manage in the Premier League was doubted at the beginning of the season, but Leeds confirmed survival with three games to spare.Farke wants Leeds to take the next step forward as a club, which could indicate his intentions to challenge for European football next season. 👔 Leeds United Next Manager News 👔 Get the inside track on the Elland Road dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key boardroom decisions. VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Daniel Farke stamping his authority at LeedsEverton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes Farke deserves credit for a successful season at Leeds.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness thinks Farke has the right to make his ambitions known to the owners.Games Managed43Games Won15Games Drawn14Games Lost14Daniel Farke’s managerial stats in charge of Leeds this season in all competitions.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “It doesn’t seem that long ago when we talked about Farke possibly being on the sack list and yet here he is now.“Farke is loved by the fans, he’s got them playing well, and he’s done a good job and easily kept them up in the end.
Well, he’s putting his authority on it, I don’t think there’s any way they’re going to get rid of him.“Farke’s just saying, these are the things I’ve been telling you about. This is what we need, and he’s quite right to do that.
He’s got a chance to do it and Leeds should back him. So I do expect to see some serious spending again from Leeds.”Leeds identify Ukrainian goalkeeper as part of summer plansOne key area which Farke is looking to strengthen this summer is in goal, as Karl Darlow’s contract is set to expire next month.