Leeds United squad (Credit: Imago)
Multiple members of Daniel Farke’s Leeds United squad appear to be attracting interest from fellow Premier League outfits.
Pascal Struijk falls into this category, with three of Leeds’ Premier League rivals reportedly weighing up a move for the Dutch defender.
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Recent reports regarding Ao Tanaka also claim that the Japanese midfielder could stay in England should he leave the Whites in the summer transfer window, too.
However, another Leeds player is also being eyed up by fellow Premier League outfits, in news that will come as a surprise to supporters.
Brenden Aaronson subject of Premier League interest
Aaronson, 25, has been a regular at Leeds since he was reintegrated into the squad by Farke following his controversial loan spell away at Union Berlin during Leeds’ first season back in the Championship.
The American has featured in all but one of United’s Premier League games this season, and is clearly viewed as a key player by Farke.
Football Insider are reporting that with Aaronson entering the last year of his contract when the season ends, Leeds are planning to hold contract talks with the midfielder following this summer’s World Cup.
However, the report also claims that “other Premier League clubs” are “eyeing his services”, meaning Leeds will need these contract talks to go smoothly and be dealt with as soon as possible before any potential talks regarding Aaronson leaving Elland Road emerge.
Leeds are said to be eager to tie Aaronson down to a long-term deal, but leaving these potential talks until after the World Cup could prove to be a risky move from the 49ers, particularly if the American has an impressive tournament.
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Data suggests Brenden Aaronson has improved this season
Whilst Aaronson can still be an incredibly frustrating watch at times, there is no doubt that he has improved tremendously since his first Premier League campaign with Leeds during the 2022/23 season, where the Whites went on to be relegated.
During the 2022/23 campaign, Aaronson scored just one goal and recorded three assists in 36 Premier League appearances
This season, he has managed to score four goals and record three assists in 30 Premier League appearances
Aaronson has been out of form recently, with his last goal contribution coming back in January against Newcastle (Sofascore)
If Leeds stay up this season, Aaronson is certainly not a player the Whites should hang their hat on to establish them in the top flight long term, but his energy and pressing would make him a useful squad player in the years to come, and if Aaronson did run out his contract and move to a Premier League rival for example, this would be extremley poor planning on Leeds’ end.
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