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Leeds United release Jordan Botaka and Ross Turnbull; Pablo Hernandez to stay

General view inside the stadium before the game - Elland Road (Reuters)
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Leeds United have published their retained and released lists for next season.

Leeds' Pablo Hernandez shoots from a free-kick

Leeds United have published their list of released players ahead of the 2017/2018 campaign on their official website.

Six players will not have their contracts renewed include winger Jordan Botaka and goalkeeper Ross Turnbull.

Youngsters Alex Purver, Micheal Taylor, Jack Vann and Billy Whitehouse are also now looking for new clubs.

There is better news for play-maker Pablo Hernandez, who has sen his contract automatically renewed for another season after he played the appropriate number of matches this season.

Leeds under-23 players Eoghan Stokes and Tom Pearce have been offered one-year deal while Ronaldo Vieira’s brother Romario and Conor Shaughnessy have also seen their contracts extended.

Leeds United's Jordan Botaka applauds the fans after the match

Defender Charlie Taylor has been offered a new two-year contract to remain at Leeds but it is believed to be little more than a way to ensure the club gets sufficient compensation if, as expected, he leaves this summer.

Now Leeds manager Garry Monk will be tasked with making the right additions to ensure his side pushes for promotion next season after coming so close this time round.

Leeds United manager Garry Monk