Stuart McKinstry set for Leeds United departure as Motherwell loan star attracts English and Scottish suitors

Leeds United are set to let Scotland under-21 cap Stuart McKinstry leave on a free this summer.

The winger is out of contract at Elland Road at the end of the season and is set to move on. The 20-year-old is currently back on-loan at Motherwell. McKinstry is now going to consider his options and his next move, knowing he is now at an age where he needs to be playing regular first-team football.

That was a major factor in him leaving Leeds. McKinstry is already attracting interest from clubs in Scotland and England. Leeds signed McKinstry for £350,000 back in 2019. He progressed through the Leeds ranks and was a regular in squads under Marcello Bielsa, who handed him his debut and gave him invaluable English Premier League experience. He returned to Motherwell on a season-long loan at the start of this campaign and was a regular under Stevie Hammell, scoring four goals.

McKinstry has had less game time since Stuart Kettlewell took charge as he has gone to a system without wingers, as he has dragged the Steelmen away from relegation danger. Next up for them is a home game with Ross County.

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