Sky Sports activities pundit Paul Robinson has claimed that he is not going to be stunned if Leeds United ace Liam Cooper leaves the membership this summer time.

Leeds United defender Liam Cooper would possibly depart from the membership on the finish of the season.

The Scottish centre-back’s contract with the Whites is because of expire this summer time, having final been renewed in September 2019.

With no indicators of a possible contract renewal on the horizon, Cooper’s departure from Elland Highway appears more and more doubtless.

Paul Robinson: No shock if Liam Cooper leaves Leeds this summer time

Sky Sports activities pundit Paul Robinson, talking to MOT Leeds Information, believes that if the veteran defender decides to go away, it wouldn’t come as a serious shock.

Robinson urged that in the end, the choice would in all probability relaxation with Cooper himself. He recognised Cooper’s appreciable contributions to the membership all through the years, emphasising his essential position throughout promotion campaigns and within the Premier League.

The pundit famous that though there may be competitors for enjoying time, the skilled centre-back continues to be extremely regarded throughout the workforce, indicating the supervisor’s intention to maintain him. Robinson expressed:

Robinson stated:

“I feel it might in all probability come all the way down to the participant’s private selection, I feel he’s a participant the supervisor wish to have round.

“I feel he’s been a improbable servant for the membership, the way in which he’s carried out in promotion seasons, the way in which he’s carried out within the Premier League I feel he’s a talisman for the membership.

“I feel he’s the kind of participant the supervisor wish to preserve within the dressing room no matter if he’s going to play him each week or not.

“I feel it’ll come all the way down to the participant’s need and need to play usually.

“You take a look at the gamers Leeds have gotten now, Rodon and Ampadu the 2 centre-halves, then arguably Pascal Struijk when match goes forward of Liam Cooper now. However in a Premier League workforce, in a Premier League season you’re going to get video games.

“It’s been troublesome for him this season, he’s a participant who likes to play week in and week out, and he’s a participant who performs with rhythm and when he performs constantly he will get higher.

“I feel it’s arduous for a participant like him to dip out and in of the facet, so if he left I wouldn’t be stunned however on the flip facet if he stayed I feel he’s a participant the supervisor would need.”

Championship title race intensifies: Leeds United, Leicester and Ipswich in neck-and-neck battle

The title race within the Championship goes proper down the wire, with three golf equipment combating for the highest trophy.

Leeds United are at the moment topping the Championship, degree on factors with Leicester Metropolis at 82 factors however forward of them on goal-difference by only a single purpose. Ipswich City are respiratory down each of their necks, trailing by only a single level.

Daniel Farke has completed a outstanding job since coming in. Regardless of a sluggish begin to the season, he managed to show it round and have them getting ready to a promotion.

And whereas the 32-year-old hasn’t been a constant starter for Daniel Farke’s facet this season, he has captained the workforce on quite a few events throughout his 17 appearances in each the Championship and FA Cup.

With Leeds at the moment main the Championship and aiming for promotion to the Premier League, it’s unsure whether or not Cooper shall be a part of the workforce within the high flight subsequent season.