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Leeds United’s Interest in Lennon Miller Could Be a Game-Changer for Ao Tanaka and the Team

Leeds United’s 1-0 defeat to Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park pushed them outside of the automatic promotion places in the Championship. The Whites went into the gameweek in first place but Sheffield United’s 1-0 win over Sunderland on Friday meant that they traveled to Lancashire in second.

A win would have moved them back to the top of the table, but instead, a penalty from Todd Cantwell was enough to seal all three points for the home side. Burnley’s win later that day then meant that the West Yorkshire outfit ended the weekend in third place, outside of the top two and back inside the play-off places.

Daniel Farke will be hoping that his side can avoid the play-offs this time around, after losing to Southampton in the final last season. The German head coach could use the January transfer window next month to bolster his squad.

One area that Farke may look to strengthen is in central midfield, where the team has struggled to provide much in the way of quality this season. Ao Tanaka, Joe Rothwell, Ethan Ampadu, and Ilia Gruev have combined for zero goals and one assist in the Championship, with Rothwell providing it.

This lack of attacking contribution from midfield has hindered the team when the attacking players have not been at their best. Tanaka has been a fantastic performer in midfield since his move from Fortuna Dusseldorf, with a 92% pass completion rate and 3.5 tackles and interceptions per game across 15 outings in the Championship.

However, Tanaka has yet to score his first goal for Leeds and has not provided any assists from midfield. This suggests that he could thrive alongside a midfielder who can offer more quality at the top end of the pitch.

The Boot Room recently reported that Leeds United are one of a number of clubs interested in signing Motherwell central midfielder Lennon Miller ahead of the second half of the season. It was claimed that the Whites have sent scouts to watch the Scotland U21 international in action in the Scottish Premiership, but they are far from alone in that respect.

A host of Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Brighton, have also been sending scouts to keep tabs on his performances north of the border. Rangers and Celtic are also interested in keeping him in Scotland, whilst Atalanta and Bologna pose a threat from the Serie A.

This shows that Leeds face plenty of competition from some huge clubs across the United Kingdom and Europe, which means that it could be a difficult deal to get over the line in January.

Motherwell are set to demand a fee of around £5m for their impressive academy graduate, who the Whites must now push to win the race for as he could be a dream signing for Tanaka and Farke.

Why Lennon Miller Would Be a Dream Signing for Ao Tanaka

The Scottish sensation has been in impressive form for Motherwell in the Premiership this season, and his performances suggest that the potential is there for him to come in and offer the Whites what they currently lack in the middle of the park.

Tanaka has been a fantastic performer in midfield since his move from Fortuna Dusseldorf, with a 92% pass completion rate and 3.5 tackles and interceptions per game across 15 outings in the Championship. However, Tanaka has yet to score his first goal for Leeds and has not provided any assists from midfield.

Miller, on the other hand, has provided regular quality from a midfield position for Motherwell, with eight goals and ‘big chances’ combined in 13 games. The 18-year-old star, who was described as a “ridiculous” talent by pundit James McFadden, still has plenty of years left ahead of him to take his game to another level and offer even more in the final third.

Therefore, Miller could come in as a dream midfield partner for Tanaka, as the Japanese maestro can provide defensive strength and passing quality, whilst the Scottish ace can offer a big threat as a scorer and a creator to add another side to the team’s attacking play.

The Potential Impact of Lennon Miller’s Signing on Leeds United’s Season

If Leeds United can win the race for Miller’s signature in January, it could be a game-changer for the team’s season. The addition of a creative and goalscoring midfielder could be the missing piece of the puzzle for Farke’s side, and could help them to push on and achieve their goal of promotion to the Premier League.

Miller’s signing could also have a positive impact on Tanaka’s game, as the Japanese midfielder would have a partner who can offer a different set of skills and qualities. This could allow Tanaka to focus on his defensive duties, safe in the knowledge that Miller is providing a threat in the final third.

Overall, the signing of Lennon Miller could be a crucial one for Leeds United