Three Leeds United fringe players Christiansen could send out on loan next season

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The new Leeds United manager has some decisions to make about his current playing squad.

Now Leeds United have a new manager in the form of Thomas Christiansen, it is up to the 44-year-old to mould his squad into one capable of securing Premier League promotion next season.

That means not only signing the players he wants to strengthen his options, but also to make some big decisions about those who are not yet ready for a regular first-team place.

Here we take a look at three Leeds players who could be best served heading out on loan next season:

Kalvin Phillips

One of the key areas for Leeds to strengthen this summer is in midfield, with their current options lacking the goal-scoring ability and creative nous to make an impact in the big games.

Ronaldo Vieira aside, the Whites’ current options are not good enough if they have realistic aims of finishing in the top six, and Phillips needs to be sent out on loan next season or risk spending a year on the periphery.

The 21-year-old featured plenty of times under Garry Monk yet it is unlikely he will do the same if the club’s summer recruitment drive goes according to plan.

Tyler Denton

Left-back Tyler Denton may be hoping to feature with Charlie Taylor set for the exit, but with Gaetano Berardi ready to step in and another full-back expected to arrive in due course, the 21-year-old would be best served finding a club when he can play week in, week out to continue his development.

The full-back is at an age when he needs to be developing his game and a switch to a League One club or Championship rival would the ideal short-term solution.

Bailey Peacock-Farrell

Leeds have one of the best young goalkeepers in the country in the form of Bailey Peacock-Farrell, but the 20-year-old has only featured once for the senior side to date.

He is not going to be thrust into the spotlight any time soon and needs to prove his worth with a temporary spell elsewhere.

That could be the making of him, allowing the youngster to return to Elland Road in 12 months ready to stake a claim, especially with Rob Green having just one year on his current deal.