Joe Rodon, Leeds United’s on-loan centre-back, is anticipated to attract interest from rival teams in the summer as his remarkable Elland Road loan spell draws to an end.
Leeds’ long-term transfer intentions for this season must keep promotion in mind, as the club strives to return to the Premier League for the foreseeable future.
Loan acquisitions that become permanent are a common feature of Championship clubs, and Leeds is no exception, having enjoyed the exploits of Joe Rodon, particularly from Tottenham.
Leeds faces a “transfer tussle” for Rodon.
Premier League players who flourish in the EFL are often a topic of discussion the following season, and Rodon has been in the spotlight at Elland Road during the promotion push, starring in the process.
So much so that Football London reports that clubs will likely join Leeds in the race to sign him next summer, writing:
“There has been speculation that Leeds would try to negotiate an early deal for the defender this month because there could be a transfer scuffle in the summer due to his prominent role in the backline for the promotion-chasing club.
“However, Leeds may be forced to wait until they know whether they will be back in the Premier League with the financial boost that brings, which could allow other clubs a shot at signing the Welshman in the summer.”
Leeds have nothing to worry about with Rodon.
Rodon is playing some of the finest football of his career at Leeds, so it’s not surprising that other clubs want to sign him in the coming months.
That’s only normal for a top-tier Championship loanee.
However, Leeds will not be concerned about any other clubs who want to sign Rodon because the ball is clearly in their court.
According to The Athletic, Spurs were happy to transfer Rodon to Leeds in the summer before agreeing to a loan agreement because to the two clubs’ great working relationship, which will benefit Leeds in 2024.
If Leeds is promoted to the top division, Rodon will want to stay to continue his great form, and Spurs will be willing to oblige for a reasonable sum – which will have decreased from the initial £15 million estimate given his contract expires in 2025.
If Leeds do not get promoted, they may have to rely on loaned-out contingent financial signings from their exits, but that is something that can be addressed later.
