Leeds United have released their retained list, confirming the departure of Illan Meslier and the return of Facundo Buonanotte. The club is in negotiations with Sam Byram, Alex Cairns, and Karl Darlow regarding their contracts. Buonanotte played only 36 minutes of Premier League football after joining in January. Leeds want to keep Darlow as part of their goalkeeping group, despite interest from other clubs. He replaced Meslier for the promotion run-in and did the same last season when Lucas Perri was dropped. The Athletic reported that Manchester United are interested in making Darlow their number two this summer. Byram has been expected to leave after playing only 86 minutes of first-team football last season. Cairns returned to support the goalkeepers in a player-coach role. Earlier in the week, captain Ethan Ampadu signed a new four-year contract, with his previous deal set to expire in summer 2027. Academy players Connor Douglas, Devon Brockie, Lewis Pirie, and Marley Wilson will be leaving the club. Pirie joined from Aberdeen in summer 2023 and played sparingly for the Under 21s. Goalkeeper Darryl Ombang has been offered new terms after loans with Darlington and FC United of Manchester. Professional contracts have been offered to Freddie Lane, Jack Morris, Jacob Render, Joshua Hamilton, Will Firth, and Luke Matykiewicz. Leeds have also taken up a third-year option on keeper George Kenyon. Scholars Alex Baird and Elton Simo will depart when their deals end. The retained list provides clarity on the club's plans for the upcoming season. With key players like Darlow and Ampadu potentially staying, the Whites will look to build on their recent performances. The future of Byram and Cairns remains uncertain, but the club is working to secure their futures. As the transfer window opens, Leeds United will be busy making moves to strengthen their squad.