Whilst Daniel Farke will want to keep the main ingredients of his Leeds United camp together, which just sealed a fantastic Championship title success, he will be very aware that some stars from that promotion journey might not be able to cut it in the intense environment of the Premier League.
After all, despite Ipswich Town cruising to automatic promotion alongside Leicester City during the 2023/24 campaign, both of those previously high-flying outfits have now been hit over the head with the reality of relegation, alongside an equally dire Southampton side.
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke before the match
Therefore, if there is an upgrade available to Farke, he should bring them into the building with open arms.
Leeds could consider loan swoop for Aaronson upgrade
As per a report from journalist Alan Nixon, Leeds have been 'looking at' signing long-term target £15m-rated Emiliano Buendia, with Aston Villa preparing to loan him out again this summer.
The report states that Unai Emery's Villans are seeking out a fresh loan destination for Farke's former Norwich City wizard, and this availability will surely pique the interest of the German situated in the Whites dug-out after promotion.
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Nixon further elaborates that the Whites will wait it out, however, considering they are only allowed two Premier League loan arrivals. But, the silky South American has starred under Farke before, so the temptation will surely be palpable for a reunion.
Adding Buendia will also gift the former Canaries boss more freedom in the number ten spot in his starting lineups to come, with a worry that Brenden Aaronson just isn't well-equipped to be a dangerous attacking midfield force up a level, having struggled in the elite league before.
How Buendia could be a huge upgrade on Aaronson
When Buendia has been injury-free at Villa Park, he has more than shown off his suitable nature for the testing division.
Indeed, minus picking up eight goal contributions for Norwich during his debut season at that level under Farke, a further 17 of the Argentine attacker's goal and assist tally in the Premier League have come about when donning Villa claret and blue.
Unfortunately for Aaronson, away from just helping Leeds seal the title with a respectable nine goals and two assists, he can only boast one goal and three assists next to his name in the deep-end of the Premier League, with his spell so dismal that he was chucked out on loan to Union Berlin.
Therefore, if there is an opportunity to bring in one of Farke's former Carrow Road favourites, Leeds should persist, with Buendia not just comfortable playing in a number ten spot to potentially usurp Aaronson, meaning he could also offer the Whites plenty of versatility ahead of the gruelling 38-game marathon to come.
Buendia's G/A career numbers by position
Position played
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AM
LW
RM
SS
CF
RB
LM
CM
Sourced by Transfermarkt
Judging by the numbers, Buendia is actually more adept playing as a right winger than an out-and-out number ten.
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As a result, the "outstanding" South American - as Farke once waxed called him - could give the likes of Daniel James and Wilfried Gnonto a run for their money, away from stealing the American's starting space.
Having also played in the Champions League last season with Bayer Leverkusen, this could be just one temporary signing, alongside other new recruits entering Elland Road, that allows Leeds to compete in the big time, knowing he has what it takes to dazzle some tough defenders.
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Whilst Aaronson didn't miss a single game in the Championship last season, the Premier League is a different kettle of fish altogether, as plans begin to be put in place to ensure Leeds upgrade all over the park.
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