Source: Leeds to open star player extension talks 'in next few weeks'
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Credit: Imago Fri 6 March 2026 17:30, UK Leeds United are set to hold contract talks with Ethan Ampadu in the next few weeks as they aim to tie him down to a new long-term deal.Ampadu’s current contract at Elland Road is set to expire in 2027, and the club want him to pen fresh terms to avoid any lingering speculation around his future.Leeds are confident of Ampadu signing a new deal, as I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, but terms may not be finalised until after the end of this season.The Whites are currently embroiled in a Premier League relegation battle, sitting just three points ahead of 18th-placed West Ham in 15th right now.Leeds’ summer transfer plans are set to hinge on their league status for 2026-27, but Farke will not want to lose Ampadu no matter what happens between now and the end of the campaign.(Credit Imago) 🔄 Leeds United Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Elland Road boardroom. VISIT THE LEEDS TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Leeds have no concerns over Ethan Ampadu’s current contract situationLeeds are in no rush to get Ampadu to sign a new deal, but want him to commit his future to the club this summer.The 25-year-old has played 114 times for the Whites since a 2023 move from Chelsea, with 26 starts and the third-most minutes played among Farke’s squad in the Premier League so far this term.Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “I don’t think there’s any concerns for Leeds that they could possibly lose Ethan Ampadu.
“I’m sure there will be plans to tie him down to a new contract, but obviously the focus right now is on Leeds is staying up in the Premier League. “I’m sure contract talks will take care of themselves, probably come the summer when Leeds will hope they are still a Premier League club.
“Ampadu has been such a consistent figure for the Whites this season…he is their club captain as well. He’d be deserving of a new contract.“There will be talks to be held between the player, the club and his representatives in the next few weeks, then things will get resolved in the summer.”Jaka Bijol could leave Leeds this summer amid Liverpool interestWhile Leeds want to keep Ampadu, Bijol may well be allowed to leave despite showing some decent form since Farke reverted to playing three centre-backs.The Slovenian centre-back initially struggled for minutes after a summer move from Udinese, but has begun to start more games at the heart of the Whites’ defence in the last few months.His strong showings have seen Liverpool linked to his services, and Football Insider recently revealed that Leeds will accept a big offer for Bijol if they are presented with one this summer. ⚽ League One Insider Access Direct access to our dedicated League One hubs: 24/7 intelligence from boardroom to dugout