Leeds remain in race for permanent int’L defender signing despite PL interest – report

Leeds United are still in the running to sign Joe Rodon from Tottenham Hotspur this summer, despite facing competition from Premier League clubs Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Southampton. According to Football.London, the trio of clubs are interested in the 26-year-old Welsh center-back, who spent last season on loan at Elland Road.However, Leeds United remain in the mix to sign Rodon, who has previously expressed his desire to return to the club.

The defender formed a impressive partnership with Ethan Ampadu in defense, keeping Pascal Struijk and Liam Cooper out of the starting XI. Rodon’s performances for Leeds United earned him a spot in the Championship Team of the Year, and he has become a fan favorite at Elland Road.Despite Leeds United’s failure to secure promotion to the Premier League, Rodon’s desire to return to the club could work in their favor. The defender has already hinted that he would like to rejoin Leeds United, and the club will be hoping that his personal preference will sway Tottenham Hotspur’s decision.

However, any deal for Rodon will not come cheap. Tottenham Hotspur have recently triggered a one-year extension on the defender’s contract, which is set to expire in 2025. The contract extension is seen as a move to secure Rodon’s value, with the club aware of the interest in the defender from other clubs.Leeds United will need to navigate a complex transfer market to secure Rodon’s signature. The club is facing a summer of change, with the need to sell players to pay off unpaid transfer fees.

However, Rodon is one player that Leeds United will want to keep, and they will be hoping that his desire to return to the club will be enough to persuade Tottenham Hotspur to sell.In other Leeds United news, Phil Hay has shared his prediction for when Elland Road will be redeveloped. Hay believes that the club will need to secure promotion to the Premier League before any redevelopment work can begin. Leeds United’s failure to secure promotion this season means that any redevelopment work will likely be put on hold until next summer at the earliest.

Overall, Leeds United’s pursuit of Joe Rodon is a testament to the club’s ambition to secure top talent. Despite facing competition from Premier League clubs, Leeds United remain in the mix to sign the defender, and his desire to return to the club could be the deciding factor in any potential deal.