Lee Sharpe commends the player and requests that Leeds United complete the Tottenham deal by the next summer.

This summer, Lee Sharpe wants Leeds United, his previous team, to recruit Tottenham’s Joe Rodon on a permanent basis.

Lee Sharpe, a former footballer, thinks Leeds United should give permanent signing Joe Rodon top priority this summer. In addition to receiving recognition for his work, Rodon and Pascal Struijk have developed a solid working relationship. To keep the team’s backbone strong, Leeds has to sign Rodon and prioritise consistency and harmony in their backline.

 

Joe Rodon should be Leeds United’s main priority this summer, according to former player Lee Sharpe, on a permanent basis.

As per a deal with Premier League team Tottenham Hotspur, the defender is now on loan at Elland Road.

The Welshman’s chances of being signed permanently have been questioned because of the high praise Rodon has received for his efforts in Daniel Farke’s squad.

With the Whites vying for promotion back to the top division at the first attempt, the 26-year-old has made 23 league appearances for the team this season.

Joining Pascal Struijk at the core of Leeds’ defence has been Rodon, a powerful center-back combination. With 17 starts under his belt, the 26-year-old has won 11 times and drawn four times while playing with the Dutchman. With them both on the pitch, Leeds has only let up 16 goals in total.

He could be available for a reduced price in the summer as he is nearing the end of his contract with the Spurs in June. The agreement to bring Rodon to West Yorkshire this summer did not contain a buyout option for Leeds.

Championship Table (As it stands January 9th)
Team P GD Pts
1 Leicester City 26 36 65
2 Ipswich Town 26 15 55
3 Southampton 26 15 52
4 Leeds United 26 20 48
5 West Brom 26 12 42
6 Sunderland 26 8 40
7 Hull City 26 4 39
8 Coventry City 26 10 37

Lee Sharpe’s Joe Rodon verdict

Sharpe made over 30 appearances for Leeds between 1996 and 1999, scoring six goals in those games. The 52-year-old thinks that consistency is important and anticipates Leeds to try to sign the Spurs center-back this summer.

Speaking with FLW, he declared: “It’s really important to try and keep your back four together. I think it’s the backbone and route to success, if you like, a solid back four and a good goalkeeper.

“If they can keep him, he’s been a bit of a dictator this year, he’s really led the backline well.

“It’s really important that they keep the senior players and keep the players that are looking like they can get promoted with.”

Rodon’s Leeds stance

In an interview with Leeds Live earlier this month, Rodon stated, “I’m not sure I can respond to that topic. I can only think on the next game and watch what transpires.

“Obviously, I’m here for the season, and my goal is to succeed as much as I can with this team and this club by giving it everything I’ve got.

“All we can do is work hard and be ready to see what happens.”

 

Leeds should sign Rodon from Tottenham

If Leeds are promoted in the summer, it seems like a no-brainer to sign. In addition to being a very successful addition, Sharpe suggests that continuity and chemistry will be beneficial as the team enters a new season.

It is critical for Leeds to have that familiarity with a solid spine, and when defending transitions, the axis of Rodon, Struijk, and Ethan Ampadu is very crucial.

Furthermore, Rodon appears to be content in West Yorkshire, living side by side with other Welshmen like Ampadu and Dan James. If a deal needs to be made, Leeds needs to act fast to make it happen.