Latest Update On The Future Of 26-Year-Old Leeds United Star: Why Do They Need To Renew Him Fast?

“I’m sure Daniel Farke will be determined to keep hold of him and build around him, especially for next season when they hope to be a Premier League club by then.”

Why Leeds United need to act now?

LEEDS, ENGLAND – MARCH 21: Pascal Struijk of Leeds United looks on during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road on March 21, 2026 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

For Leeds United, there is more pressure here than the club are letting on. Leeds have also been linked with Wolves defender Ladislav Krejci, which has some fans wondering if they see Struijk as truly indispensable or just a valuable asset they could sell to raise funds. That uncertainty is risky. Reports suggest Struijk wants his wages to match Premier League standards, somewhere in the £4–5 million-a-year range, and he is looking for a project where he is guaranteed regular game time. Leeds can’t afford to let this linger.

His recent performance against Bournemouth, where he was easily the best defender on the pitch, showed exactly why selling him would be a huge mistake, no matter the price. The longer Leeds wait, the more Struijk might feel undervalued by a club he has helped through two promotions and a top-flight return.

Waiting for mathematical safety before starting talks sends a weak message to a player that other clubs are already chasing. Leeds United need to show intent, offer him a salary that reflects his importance, and get this deal done. Losing Struijk for a cut-price fee next summer, or on a free in 2027, would be a massive oversight that Daniel Farke’s project simply cannot afford.