Joe Rodon reacts to Georginio Rutter transfer news at Leeds United on Sky Sports
Joe Rodon has spoken out as Georginio Rutter closes in on a Leeds United exit following the 0-0 draw with West Brom on Saturday (17 August).
Brighton are set to announce the Frenchman’s signing soon, according to Florian Plettenberg [17 August], after completing his medical at the American Express Stadium.
Rutter was a key player for the Whites last season, notching six goals and 15 assists, nearly pushing Daniel Farke’s side to promotion, and they struggled offensively against the Baggies without him.
Speaking live via Sky Sports on Saturday (17 August, 2:38pm), Rodon said: “Everyone knows how important he was to us, but we can’t look at that.”
Can Leeds United push for promotion without Georginio Rutter?
When the final whistle blew at Wembley, and Leeds were condemned to another season in the Championship, fears would have instantly emerged over which players would be leaving.
Crysencio Summerville’s move to West Ham United already handed quite a significant blow to Farke’s squad and promotion hopes, but Rutter’s impending exit is a whole new punch to the gut.
He was superb for Leeds last term. However, with the side now stuck in the Championship for another season, it is no surprise to see stars flying out of the exit door.
The transfer leaves Farke rather limited for attacking options with only 13 days of the summer transfer window left, with Joel Piroe taking his spot in the starting XI and struggling.
Leeds already look to be struggling in the third, failing to hit the back of the net in back-to-back matches against Middlesbrough in the EFL Cup and West Brom in the Championship on Saturday 17 August.
The hope will be that the Whites bring in one big signing before the transfer window slams shut until January, but with little movement surrounding linked players at Elland Road, those hopes are fading.
In other Leeds United news, a West Brom staff member was spotted clashing with Wilfried Gnonto after an incident at The Hawthorns.
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