Leeds United allowed Pascal Struijk to join Brighton earlier this week after accepting a £20million offer.

The 26-year-old was targeted by Fabian Hurzeler's side following the sale of Jan Paul van Hecke to Tottenham last month. With just one year remaining on his contract at Elland Road, the club opened the door to his departure. Lingering concerns about the club's profit and sustainability position played a big part in the sale. Bringing in a £20million fee for Struijk is likely to give Daniel Farke's side more room to maneuver in the market without concerns about possible financial breaches.

What has the Leeds board said about their finances?

Former Man City financial adviser Stefan Borson told Football Insider that Leeds will face a difficult task in complying with financial regulations if they want to spend big this summer. Leeds chairman Paraag Marathe confessed it could take "three long-fought seasons" before Leeds can operate on the same level as their Premier League rivals. Last summer, Leeds spent in excess of £100million, but concerns about profit and sustainability rules may make it difficult to match that without sales.

What is next for Leeds after Pascal Struijk's sale?

After Leeds opted to cash in on Struijk, they are now likely to be forced into the transfer market in pursuit of a new centre-back to avoid weakening their squad. Farke has been clear with his demands this summer and expects to be backed by the board, after calling on them to show ambition and build on their recent success. Leeds are determined not to weaken their squad this summer, and have identified a number of potential replacements who could be available, including Sporting CP star Ousmane Diomande. With Leeds currently sitting 14th in Premier League, 47 points behind leaders Arsenal, and having scored 49 goals while conceding 56, they will look to strengthen their squad to improve their league standing.