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Report: Ross Turnbull and Jordan Botaka to be released by Leeds United

Leeds United's Jordan Botaka applauds the fans after the match (Reuters)
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The pair have not played for Leeds this season.

Ross TurnbullRoss Turnbull

This week will see Leeds United announce their retained list and it appears they have already informed some players of their futures at Elland Road.

Billy Whitehouse and Jack Vann confirmed on Twitter that they will be leaving Leeds this summer and it is being reported by the Yorkshire Evening Post that two others will definitely be joining them.

The YEP suggests that both Ross Turnbull and Jordan Botaka will be leaving Leeds on free transfers this summer.

Neither player has featured for the West Yorkshire club this season, so it will not be a surprise to see the pair leave.

Leeds' manager Uwe RoslerEx-Leeds’ manager Uwe Rosler

Turnbull was signed from Barnsley as cover for Marco Silvestri by Uwe Rosler in 2015. He played once for the club, in a League Cup loss v former side Doncaster Rovers, before an ankle break in October 2015 ended his season.

This term he has been behind Silvestri, first-choice Rob Green and youngster Bailey Peackock-Farrell in the pecking order.

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

Botaka was also signed by Rosler, but the DR Congo winger failed to have an impact at Leeds. He was loaned out to Charlton Athletic in the summer where he has also struggled to have an impact and the skillful winger will now have a chance to find a new team.