Leeds need commitment from their left-back and head coach.
Leeds United manager Garry Monk
Leeds United’s brilliant progress this season is at risk of being undone if head coach Garry Monk does not commit his future to the club.
Monk was brought in on a one-year deal and has led the side into the play-offs, leaving fans desperately hoping he will extend his contract.
One player with a similarly uncertain future is Charlie Taylor, with the left-back on course to leave on a free transfer this summer and potentially switch to the Premier League.
Taylor’s ambition is believed to be behind his refusal to sign a new contract, but what if his future is tied to Garry Monk’s?
Liverpool’s Georginio Wijnaldum in action with Leeds’ Charlie Taylor
It may make sense that the left-back is waiting for confirmation that Monk will be at Leeds next season before opening talks on his own future.
If Monk walked away, who could blame Taylor – or any of their key stars, for suddenly wanting out?
Taylor of course handed in a transfer request last summer, just one month into Monk’s reign, which may suggest he is heading for an exit regardless.
But over the course of the season Taylor may well have seen enough to convince him to stick around if Monk lands an extension.
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