"Best for all parties to move them on" - Journalist drops big Leeds exit claim on 89-game trio

Leeds United head coach Jesse Marsch should begin the summer clearout of the squad he inherited by allowing Laurens de Bock, Kiko Casilla and Ian Poveda to leave Elland Road, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

Marsch was appointed as the Whites’ boss at the end of February, just 24 hours after Marcelo Bielsa was sacked, and the American could look to sanction various departures and arrivals when the transfer window reopens.

Leeds forked out £1.5million to sign de Bock from Club Brugge in January 2018, but the left-back has gone on to make just seven appearances for the Whites.

It appears the left-back is destined to leave Elland Road at the end of the season as his contract is just months away from expiring and he is currently on loan with Zulte Waregem.

While the Whites will not recoup a transfer fee for de Bock, they could sell goalkeeper Casilla as his £40,000-per-week agreement does not run out until the summer of 2023.

The 35-year-old has made 62 appearances during his time in Yorkshire but is on Elche’s books until the end of the campaign.

Poveda, who has featured for Leeds 20 times, joined Championship side Blackburn Rovers on a season-long loan last August.

With the winger’s deal still having more than two years remaining, the summer could offer Leeds the ideal opportunity to cash-in.

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O’Rourke believes Leeds should not extend de Bock’s contract and also allow Casilla and Poveda to leave the club at the end of the campaign.

The journalist feels parting ways with the trio would be beneficial for the Yorkshire giants as it could have a positive impact on the transfer kitty Marsch is handed in the summer.

O’Rourke told GIVEMESPORT: “It’s best