Daniel Farke fed Ao Tanaka info through contacts with Leeds United deal finalised
Dan Bardell believes Daniel Farke was recommended Ao Tanaka for Leeds United by his contacts in Germany.
The Whites have confirmed the signing of the Japan international on 30 August in a deal worth a reported £3.3million [Yorkshire Evening Post].
Sky Sports and talkSPORT journalist Bardell has suggested that Farke was fed information about the Fortuna Düsseldorf star before completing a deal.
Speaking exclusively to MOT Leeds News, Bardell said: “The Bundesliga and English football aren’t too dissimilar, there are similarities between them.
“Reading between the lines, it seems like a player who has been recommended to Daniel Farke by his contacts in Germany.
“On the face of it they’re replacing an established player with more of an unknown. With these signings, they can go either way because the Championship is intense.“
Leeds United sign Ao Tanaka from Fortuna Düsseldorf
A more direct Glen Kamara replacement has finally come through the doors at Elland Road with just hours remaining in the transfer window.
The Finland international departed earlier in the summer to Stade Rennais and only Joe Rothwell had come in to add to the midfield conversation.
Now Tanaka is likely to come in and take up a role in the midfield alongside either Ethan Ampadu or Ilia Gruev.
This will add some stability to the middle of the pitch under Farke which is an area that his side has struggled with at the beginning of the season.
The Japan star represents a real coup for the Whites in a deal which has left supporters excited.
In other Leeds United news, star is en route to Elland Road to sign paperwork for second Deadline Day signing.
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