Leeds United have not exactly had a campaign to remember during the 2017/18 season and boss Paul Heckingbottom will need to start picking up some positive results if he is to prove to the club's supporters that he is the man to take the club forwards.
The Whites' season is practically over now and they must play for pride over the last four games and in some players' case they will be performing to prove that they want to be part of the manager's plans during 2018/19.
The Leeds hierarchy aren't a group of people to be messed with and they will surely be backing Heckingbottom with a bounty of cash to bolster the squad ahead of next season, where the club will hope to be competing in the higher echelons of the Championship.
Defender Matthew Pennington will return to parent club Everton at the end of the campaign and Football League World writer Lee Clarke looks at four players who would represent an upgrade on the Toffees' youngster.
The Barnsley defender was a first-team regular under the management of Paul Heckingbottom and it does seem somewhat likely that the current Leeds boss might return to his former club during the summer.
McCarthy would definitely bolster the Whites' defensive ranks and at 22-years-old he represents a very good signing for the future.
The Brentford defender is set to leave Griffin Park during the summer when his contract expires and he would represent a quality signing for any club in the Championship.
The Danish defender has been a mainstay in the Bees' side during his time at the club and his robust style of defending would make him a real coup for Leeds.
The AFC Wimbledon man has played 16 games for the Dons this season and looks set for a really bright future in professional football.
The 22-year-old seems likely to leave the League One outfit in the summer due to intense interest from several high profile clubs and Leeds would be wise to throw their name into contention for the defender.
The strapping central defender has been a commanding presence in the Wigan Athletic team this season and his form has contributed to their stunning League One campaign.
The 26-year-old has played the majority of the Latics' games in League One and even if they are promoted this season, Dunkley could find himself moving onto a bigger club.
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