It has turned out to be a season to forget for Leeds United.

The Yorkshire outfit were competing in the higher echelons of the Sky Bet Championship table in the early stages of the season, but a dramatic dip in form has seen them plummet down the table.

The Whites currently reside in 14th spot in the league table, having been on a dreadful run of form of late that has seen them fail to maintain any sort of consistency.

With Paul Heckingbottom's Leeds team now neither able to attain a spot in the coveted play-offs, or drop into the dreaded relegation zone, fans and the management team will have one eye on next season.

Leeds will be expected to compete for a play-off spot next season, as is the objective most seasons at Elland Road.

We've identified a fresh Leeds United defence that would be perfect for Leeds next season, and that'd give them a great chance of success....

Lewie Coyle must be handed a chance at right-back for Leeds United next season.

The 22-year-old has been on loan at League One outfit Fleetwood Town this season and has been in sensational form for the team.

Coyle has seemingly picked up the man of the match award most weeks for the Cod Army.

If Leeds manage to keep hold of the Swedish centre-back, he goes straight into the back-line.

Jansson is an ever-present at the heart of defence and that won't change next year if he stays.

£900k-rated Liam Cooper does not make our new-look defence for next season, after a series of sub-par displays for the Whites this season.

We think Leeds should subsequently make a move for Wolves centre-back Kortney Hause.

The 22-year-old has hardly featured for Nuno Santo's table-toppers this season and he probably won't feature in the top-flight.

Leeds should make a move and partner him up with Jansson.

It's time to hand Tom Pearce a consistent starting berth next season.

The youngster made his debut recently for the Whites, and he deserves to prove his worth in this fresh defence next season at Leeds.