All the latest Leeds United news as Daniel Farke’s team prepare to face Rotherham United at Elland Road.
Leeds United take on Rotherham United on Saturday afternoon, looking to extend their Championship winning streak to six games. Should results go their way elsewhere, a win would be enough to propel the Whites back into the top two with 15 games remaining in the season.
The Whites are perfectly situated to challenge for promotion back to the Premier League, and Daniel Farke will expect a performance against the Millers to set the tone. Ahead of that clash, the Yorkshire Evening Post has compiled a list of some of the most important news.
Rodon complication
Leeds United’s chances of signing Joe Rodon on a permanent basis appear to be dependent on whether they win promotion to the Premier League. Rodon has been one of Leeds’ most outstanding players this season, with his steady performances at centre-back earning him a lot of praise.
However, the arrangement Leeds signed to loan him from Tottenham Hotspur at the start of the season did not contain the option to buy him, and Football Insider reports that the Whites will face competition from Premier League clubs to sign the Wales international. It is reported that Leeds will be at the head of the queue, but only if they restore their place at the top table of English football.
Rodon has made 30 appearances for the Whites this season in all competitions, and he is expected to play a major role as Leeds continue their campaign for automatic promotion.
Sinisterra ‘first of many’
Leeds United fans may soon become accustomed to seeing those presently on loan at Elland Road sign permanent contracts. Luis Sinisterra achieved precisely that on Friday afternoon, completing his move to Bournemouth, where he has been on loan since August, for over £20 million.
And, according to Football Insider, he won’t be the last, with several other players set to follow suit. Robin Koch has already secured his future away from West Yorkshire after signing a pre-contract agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt, and there is rumor that Roma is likely to recruit Diego Llorente. Marc Roca, Brenden Aaronson, Sam Greenwood, Rasmus Kristensen, Max Wober, and Jack Harrison are among the players now on loan, and it is unclear whether any of them will have a future with the club.
