The stunning 16 Leeds United transfer clauses in Chelsea, Newcastle, Celtic deals - according to FM2024
Toby Bryant
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15% of his next transfer fee will be owed to Chelsea, Chelsea will be due £1.5m if Leeds gain promotion to the Premier League (Photo: Getty Images)
There's always a lot more to a transfer deal than meets the eye and Leeds United supporters normally only ever see the basic details of business completed by the clubs. Tense boardroom discussions can also lead to small but important clauses being put in place when papers are being signed and fees finalised between clubs.
More often than not, fans aren't privy to these details but popular sports game Football Manager 24 can give an idea of the type of clauses sought out by clubs. The hit series sees its latest edition released this month but some players who pre-ordered have been granted early access.
Here are the clauses FM24 predicts could be in the contracts of 16 Leeds United players - these are predictions from the game and not necessarily facts.
25% of his next transfer fee will be owed to Chelsea (Photo: Getty Images)
Newcastle will be due £500k if Leeds gain promotion to the Premier League (Photo: Getty Images)
15% of his next transfer fee will be owed to Celtic (Photo: Getty Images)
20% of his next transfer fee will be owed to Wigan (Photo: Getty Images)
15% of his next transfer fee will be owed to Zurich (Photo: Getty Images)
SV Werder will be due £425k if Leeds gain promotion to the Premier League (Photo: Getty Images)
10% of his next transfer fee will be owed to Man City (Photo: Getty Images)
20% of his next transfer fee will be owed to Barcelona (Photo: Getty Images)
Rangers will be due £1m if Leeds gain promotion to the Premier League (Photo: Getty Images)
20% of his next transfer fee will be owed to Wigan (Photo: Getty Images)
25% of his next transfer fee will be owed to Birmingham (Photo: Getty Images)
20% of his next transfer fee will be owed to Servette (Photo: Getty Images)
Swansea will be due £2m if Leeds gain promotion to the Premier League before July 2027 (Photo: Getty Images)
30% of his next transfer fee will be owed to Man City (Photo: Getty Images)
10% of his next transfer fee will be owed to Feyenoord (Photo: Getty Images)
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