Patrick Bamford To Leave Leeds After Farke Confirms He’s Not in Plans

Patrick Bamford, the 31-year-old Leeds United striker, is set to depart Elland Road after manager Daniel Farke confirmed on July 19, 2025, that Bamford is no longer part of his plans, citing ongoing fitness struggles over recent seasons.

📊 Championship 2024/25: Bamford’s Stats at a Glance

• Matches (Championship): 17

• Goals: 0

• Assists: 0

• Minutes Played: 235 minutes across 17 substitute appearances

Derby County Link: Eustace’s Interest and Fallout

John Eustace, now Derby County head coach, reportedly had Bamford on his radar during his time at Blackburn Rovers. In the January 2025 window, Eustace confirmed Bamford was on a “long list” for potential Championship reinforcements

The fallout between Eustace and the Blackburn’s board stemmed partly from Eustace’s push to sign Bamford, despite doubts over his match fitness - a disagreement that contributed significantly to his departure from Ewood Park and eventual move to Derby.

Derby have already made moves to strengthen their front line this summer, securing the signing of USA international striker Patrick Agyemang from Charlotte FC. The 24-year-old brings physical presence and raw potential, but John Eustace remains keen to add more proven options to his attacking arsenal. With a long Championship campaign ahead and goals at a premium, bringing in an experienced forward like Bamford would offer balance alongside the club’s younger, developing talents.

Other Potential Destinations

With Leeds ready to cut ties, Bamford has emerged as a target for a few Championship clubs:

• Derby County — the Eustace factor remains key, with Bamford seen as a familiar face and experienced Championship option.

• Middlesbrough — a club where Bamford excelled on loan in 2014/15 under Aitor Karanka, scoring prolifically during their promotion push

• Leicester City — reportedly in the market for an experienced front‑man to replace Jamie Vardy, Bamford fits the profile and could represent a cost‑effective option in the summer window

• Wrexham — who are reportedly monitoring Bamford’s situation closely. Backed by ambitious ownership, the Welsh club is looking to invest heavily again this summer as they aim to mount a serious push toward Premier League promotion, and Bamford’s experience could be seen as a valuable addition to that project.

  
  

Patrick Bamford’s next move looks set to be within familiar grounds — the Championship — where his experience, professionalism, and playoff pedigree might yet prove useful to clubs looking for an immediate, seasoned striker.