Garry Monk urges Leeds United to be '˜smart' in order to aim higher

Leeds are destined to finish seventh having once held an eight-point gap over the teams outside of the play-offs, but Monk has still guided the Whites to their highest-placed finish since 2011.

Monk only joined Leeds on a one-year rolling contract last summer but the 39-year-old is set for talks with co-owner Radrizzani in the aftermath of Sunday’s Championship finale at Wigan Athletic.

Radrizzani is working to secure 100 per cent control of the club from fellow co-owner Massimo Cellino and Monk believes United’s future is potentially very bright, if the club make the right moves over the next few months.

Monk revealed: “I’m still to speak to the club but I’ve had contact from Mr Radrizzani. He wants to sit after the game and discuss all the issues.

“There’s a lot of things to talk about and a lot of things that need putting in place. I know what my views are on what the squad needs.

“Until we sit and discuss that and the club’s views on how to do it, it (Radrizzani’s thinking) won’t be clear. I know from working with this squad every day. I’ve got a clear understanding.

“What we have done this season is make big strides – small steps at the start but, overall, big steps.

“Next season is one where, if done right and planned right, the club can have the best chance of fighting for the play-off places or even automatic (promotion).

“That objective can come forward if everything’s done right and put in place.

“Now it’s a case of everyone being smart and understanding the best opportunity to build going forward.

“Next season is a big season.”