Leeds United are yet to make a final decision on Helder Costa after he failed to secure a starting spot in the summer transfer window.
Los Blancos have a strong squad in the Championship this season after relegation, signing well with the 49ers while retaining many key talents.
There are a number of fringe players who appear to be unsatisfied in the current situation, but there is no way of leaving the club via transfer once the transfer window closes.
On loan and then a £16 million contract from Wolves, Helder Costa did not prove to be a wise spender despite being an important part of the newly promoted EFL team in the 19/20 season.
Two unsuccessful loan spells to Valencia and then to Al Ittihad failed to prove to the club that the winger deserved to return to the team after relegation.
This was confirmed when the winger was not given a shirt number for the new season, as his number 17 is now worn by famous player Jamie Shackleton, who has won his way into the team after being transferred Go.
With the transfer window now closed, Los Blancos cannot allow the player to leave a specific club.
However, they could simply cut ties with the 29-year-old by agreeing to terminate his contract and let the matter go.
According to Capology, Costa earned a salary of £32,500 per week before taking a pay cut this summer, meaning he will earn £1.
69m in the final year of his contract.
Leeds may have to break his contract and pay it in full, but it’s better for all parties that he’s no longer there.