Leeds in pole position to sign super defender who has connection with Summerville
With less than two weeks remaining, Daniel Farke must decide how to strengthen Leeds’ roster in the hopes that his additions will help the all-whites secure automatic promotion.
The Elland Road team, who are currently fourth in the Championship, have been comparatively consistent this season, with one or two unexpected results keeping them just outside of the top two for the time being.
Nothing is certain with so many games remaining in the 2023–2024 season, but it would take a bold person to wager on Leicester City being one of the teams to advance at the conclusion of the league season.
The Foxes are still 10 points ahead after leading from the front the entire season.
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Daniel Farke confirms 49ers’ plans to strike 2024 Leeds United transfer for £15m-rated ace
Daniel Farke, the manager of Leeds United, has stated that preparations are already being made to bring in Joe Rodon on a long-term basis in 2024.Leeds’ January operations will mainly depend on the players the team can sign on loan—presumably from Premier League teams willing to release fringe players.
The team has already made inroads into that market thanks to Joe Rodon’s sensational summer transfer from Tottenham.
Farke confirms Rodon talks “behind the scenes”
The long-term strategy for Joe Rodon seems to be the same as what the supporters deem appropriate—that he needs to be signed permanently—among the other transfer matters that the club must handle this month.
During his Friday afternoon pre-game press conference, Farke responded as follows (via the YEP) when questioned about it:
“It is undeniable that we are operating behind the scenes. We’re quite pleased with Joe’s performances and growth.
“You can see him developing into a leading role more and more. You can see how important wearing and defending this white jersey during the games is to him. I believe he is content to be here and to play a significant role.
“He was essential to our
Rodon price tag insight revealed
Leeds was given a very good indication back in the summer, but it is unclear how much they will look to spend for the Welsh international.
The Athletic revealed that when Leeds first approached Spurs about signing Rodon, they were told the asking price would be £15 million on a permanent basis.
Rodon was nearing the end of his North London contract, with just 18 months remaining on his two-year deal at the time.
This implies that, even if his form warrants consideration, Leeds may find that the original price tag may not hold up in the summer of 2024.