Sport nationLeeds United’s Stance on Max Wober January Transfer Revealed as Red Bull Salzburg Show Interest
Leeds United defender Max Wober is attracting interest from his former club Red Bull Salzburg ahead of the January transfer window. Wober joined Leeds in an £11 million deal from Salzburg almost two years ago but finds himself at a difficult point of his Elland Road career.
Having returned from a season-long-loan at Borussia Monchengladbach in the summer, Wober has faced the uphill task of trying to rebuild his relationship with Leeds supporters due to his decision to leave after relegation last year. However, Wober has made just two Championship appearances from the bench all season and as an Austrian international, he won’t want to spend another six months not playing.
Wober recently insisted he’s given no thought to leaving Leeds during the most recent international break, but a chance to return to his former club could be tempting. Red Bull Salzburg are struggling both domestically and in the Champions League, and it’s looking like a busy January could be on the cards.
Rouven Schröder has been brought in as the club’s new sporting director, and he was asked directly about Wober in his first interview. Schröder didn’t confirm either way whether Salzburg would be making a move for the Leeds defender, but he certainly didn’t rule it out either.
Leeds United’s Reluctance to Let Wober Leave
According to the latest report from Team Talk, Leeds are reluctant to let Wober leave. The club values Wober’s experience and quality, and they won’t want to lose their only senior back-up to Pascal Struijk and Joe Rodon. Farke and co are reportedly keen to keep Wober at the club, with youngster James Debayo the only other centre-back on the books.
Leeds could, of course, look to bring a replacement in if Wober does leave, but finding someone of his calibre who wants to come in and be a back-up will be difficult. Wober’s situation is a complex one, and it’s clear that Leeds are facing a difficult decision ahead of the January transfer window.
What Rouven Schröder Said About Salzburg Interest in Wober
As mentioned, Schröder was asked about Wober earlier this week, and he seemed to hint that Wober would be a player of interest. Over the years under Red Bull’s ownership, Salzburg have been renowned for their harnessing of young talent. However, with results on the pitch extremely difficult right now, Schröder has suggested he wants to see some experience come in.
Schröder said: “We should also think maximally in this direction. That’s part of the process. Maybe you can trigger something with a player’s departure and change the structure of the team. The same applies to new arrivals. “The transfer time is definitely a very important factor for me in order to be able to change things. I’ve only been here since yesterday and therefore haven’t had any transfer discussions yet. Basically, I don’t think it’s wrong to have experienced players in a young team.”
Conclusion
Max Wober’s situation at Leeds United is a complex one, and it’s clear that the club is facing a difficult decision ahead of the January transfer window. Red Bull Salzburg’s interest in Wober is understandable, given his experience and quality, but Leeds are reluctant to let him leave.
As the January transfer window approaches, it’s likely that we’ll see more developments in Wober’s situation. One thing is certain, however – Leeds United will be keen to keep Wober at the club, given his importance to the team’s defensive options.
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