Joe Rothwell's long term future remains up in the air. The ball-playing midfielder says he is unsure where he will be plying his trade next season.

The 30-year-old joined Leeds United on a season-long loan deal from Bournemouth back in the summer. Many expected Rothwell to provide back up to Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev in the middle of the park.

But Rothwell has exceeded all expectations at Elland Road, making 20 starts and eight substitute appearances in the Championship as the Whites continue to push for promotion. He dovetailed effectively with Ao Tanaka in the centre following injuries to Ampadu and Gruev between September and October to help keep United's promotion bid on track. As things stand, though, Rothwell is due to rejoin the Cherries in the summer.

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Speaking on the Don’t Go To Bed Just Yet’s deadline day special, Rothwell said: “This one [loan] has been tough because I’ve moved up without my family, my kids being in school. It wasn’t just a case of moving them with me because I don’t know what’s going to happen next season.

“I made the decision with my wife to leave them, it’s been tough. I don’t get to see them as much as I’d like to but we knew it was a sacrifice we had to make. Hopefully next season we’re back together again.

“It’s gone as well as it could have done, it took some time but when I got that chance I knew I could show what I’m about. It’s gone better than I could have expected. Who knows what will happen next season.”

Rothwell will be hoping to retain his starting spot when the Whites visit Coventry City tonight, kick-off 7:45pm.