Joe Rothwell ‘exit certain at Leeds United’ after latest transfer development
Joe Rothwell has thrived at Leeds United this season, but the Elland Road faithful may not be able to see him next season.
The Whites signed the Englishman on loan from Bournemouth last summer, but he’ll return to the Cherries after the end of the current campaign.
Daniel Farke has made Rothwell one of his key midfielders, and he’s formed an impressive partnership with Ao Tanaka, but what the future holds for the 30-year-old remains to be seen.
It would make sense for the West Yorkshire outfit to sanction the English star’s transfer at Elland Road in the coming months, but that may not be part of their plans.
Farke to demand Rothwell transfer at Leeds after Premier League promotion
Farke is aiming for Premier League promotion at the Whites, as failure to do so may mean the end of his tenure.
The Peacocks are level on points at the top of the Championship table but are ahead of Burnley on goal difference.
| Competition (2024/25) | Appearances | Assists |
| Championship | 36 | 4 |
If and when the West Yorkshire outfit return to the English top flight, they’ll arguably need to strengthen their squad to have a chance against some of the best teams in world football.
While some players may have an uncertain future under Farke if the Whites go up, the German manager should demand a permanent transfer for Rothwell.
Abubakr Barry transfer means end of Rothwell at Elland Road
Rothwell’s influence at Elland Road has grown this season, and fans may not be pleased to see the midfielder leave once his loan deal expires.
The Whites must ensure they keep hold of their best players once they attain promotion, but they could potentially have a problem with convincing Bournemouth.
Andoni Iraola’s team have the upper hand in the negotiations, and their demands for the English ace could possibly be out of the West Yorkshire outfit’s reach.
Leeds may be preparing a replacement for Rothwell as they look to sign Austria Vienna midfielder Abubakr Barry.
The 24-year-old midfielder is attracting interest from the West Yorkshire outfit and Hull City in the Championship, according to Kronen Zeitung.
It’s been claimed by the news outlet (11 April) that the Violets may demand “in the millions” to sell The Gambia international, with a summer exit on the cards.
With Barry on the Whites’s radar, it feels like they’ve already accepted that Rothwell will not be a part of the squad soon.
Instead of focusing on signing a player with no Premier League experience, the Peacocks should pursue a transfer for the Bournemouth loanee.
It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the Englishman at Elland Road.