SALFORD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Daniel Farke the head coach / manager of Leeds United during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Salford City and Leeds United at Peninsula Stadium on August 29, 2023 in Salford, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
Leeds United loan out excellent young midfielder
Is this a wise decision by the club?
Leeds United have witnessed a number of departures this summer, and it has now been revealed that another player has left the club.
Who has moved out from Leeds this summer?
After trading the Premier League for the Championship, the Whites knew there would be huge changes in the summer transfer window, as their stint in the top level came to an end after three years back in the division.
Some players, such as Rodrigo and Jack Harrison, were never going to be satisfied with playing in the English second division, and several more senior players moved on.
Meanwhile, a number of new signings have come at Elland Road, with Joel Piroe from Swansea City being the most exciting, providing actual firepower to the attack, and the likes of Ethan Ampadu and Glen Kamara buffing up the side’s core.
Now, a new update has emerged on one kid who has moved on from Leeds, while another player leaves the club this summer.
Has Jack Jenkins left Leeds?
It has now been confirmed that young midfielder Jack Jenkins has left Leeds on a temporary basis, joining Scunthorpe United on loan until at least January, only pending EFL approval:
“Scunthorpe United is delighted to welcome midfielder Jack Jenkins on loan from Championship side Leeds United. The 21-year-old arrives at Glanford Park to further bolster the Iron’s options in the centre of the park, with the initial period running through until January.
“Typically a box-to-box midfielder who can also play as a defensive midfielder, he came through the entire academy in Yorkshire after playing for Garforth Villa at a very young age. Having signed a two-year scholarship in April 2018, was rewarded with his first professional contract at the start of 2019.”
This could be an excellent move for Jenkins, in truth, allowing him regular football at a time when he needs to keep progressing as a footballer, rather than growing stagnant and not being afforded the minutes to reach his potential.
Daniel Farke’s plans this season may not include the youngster – having only made one solitary appearance for the Whites to date – but it is nonetheless another hit to the manager’s squad depth, with the midfield already very dependent on young players.
Leeds have lost a number of midfielders this season, so there is an element of risk in releasing Jenkins, even if he isn’t considered a crucial part of their promotion hopes. He did play 11 times on loan for Salford City last season, demonstrating his ability to compete in the Football League.
Farke does not want to be in a position where he is unexpectedly short of squad depth once the Championship season resumes following the international break.
Allowing him to go on loan could be good in the long run, allowing him to prove himself against seasoned professionals and hopefully return a more rounded player.
