Relegation clauses leave Leeds exposed as Fulham pursue Brenden Aaronson

Leeds are braced for a potential exodus of players after their relegation from the Premier League led to a clauses being triggered in a number of contracts.

USA international midfielder Brenden Aaronson is among the players with clauses, which would allow him to leave the club on loan.

Aaronson cost Leeds £24.7million from Red Bull Salzburg but can leave on a temporary basis, following the drop to the Championship, with Fulham making an initial approach. 

Full-back Rasmus Kristensen is discussing a loan to Roma along with club mate Diego Llorente while Willy Gnonto and Crysencio Summerville are attracting interest from Everton.

Midfielder Tyler Adams and goalkeeper Illan Meslier are also understood to have drop clauses. 

Crysencio Summerville, left, and Willy Gnonto, right, are both attracting the interest of Everton

Tyler Adams, left, and Illan Meslier, right, are understood to have clauses in their contracts

USA international Adams is a target for Brighton, Aston Villa, Everton and Nottingham Forest but West Ham also appreciate the 24-year-old.

Leeds are still ambitious to invest in new players and get out of the division but the clauses expose them to becoming severely depleted.

German international defender Robin Koch, meanwhile, is wanted by Eintracht Frankfurt while striker Georginio Rutter is wanted back at Hoffenheim. 

Rodrigo has interest from Sevilla while Jack Harrison will also have offers to consider.