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Ao Tanaka in action for Leeds United

Ao Tanaka importance outlined yet again at Leeds after Burnley victory

Ao Tanaka may well be Leeds United‘s most important midfielder. Premier League football will be abck at Elland Road again next season, barring something completely…

Josh Edwards
May 2, 2026
Ao Tanaka smiles at Old Trafford

Ao Tanaka finally set to stay at Leeds United as new transfer may confirm it

Ao Tanaka has been central to transfer speculation at Leeds United for months now. After a quick start to the season at Elland Road, the…

Mark Smith
Apr 30, 2026
Leeds United midfielder Ao Tanaka puts his hand over his mouth, next to a concerned-looking Daniel Farke

Ao Tanaka can confirm Leeds United role for 2026-27 with strong Chelsea performance

Ao Tanaka should solidify his place in Leeds United‘s starting XI for next season if he holds his own against the might of Chelsea’s midfield.…

James Barker
Apr 25, 2026
David Brooks in action for Bournemouth

David Brooks shares gruesome image as officials called out for missing Leeds United incident

David Brooks has shared an image following a strong challenge from Ao Tanaka in Bournemouth’s draw with Leeds United. Sean Longstaff struck deep into added…

Daniel Lewis
Apr 23, 2026
Alan Smith, football commentator looking at Leeds United star Ao Tanaka.

Leeds United: Alan Smith lost for words as Ao Tanaka tries heroics vs Bournemouth – ‘Oh dear’

Leeds United‘s Ao Tanaka left Alan Smith confused by his first-half free kick that almost cleared the Vitality Stadium vs Bournemouth. The Whites travelled to…

Jacob Raw
Apr 23, 2026
Ao Tanaka in a Leeds shirt

Ao Tanaka continues to take his chance with performance vs Wolves

Ao Tanaka’s excellence was on show in the middle of the park once again for Leeds United. Daniel Farke’s side picked up a big 3-0…

Cameron Smith
Apr 19, 2026
Ilia Gruev of Leeds United during the Manchester City vs Leeds United Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester

Ilia Gruev could become Leeds United’s sacrifice with Ao Tanaka to blame

Ilia Gruev could find himself frozen out at Leeds United in the summer transfer window. Leeds remain focused on achieving survival under Daniel Farke, though…

Josh Edwards
Apr 17, 2026
Ao Tanaka in a Leeds shirt

Ao Tanaka afforded more time to prove Daniel Farke wrong as Anton Stach injury update emerges

Ao Tanaka looks set to start for Leeds United again when they face Wolves. The Japan international’s omission throughout the campaign has been baffling, though…

Josh Edwards
Apr 16, 2026
Leeds United midfielder Ao Tanaka puts his hand over his mouth, next to a concerned-looking Daniel Farke

Ao Tanaka injury: Graham Smyth shares Leeds United fitness concern vs Wolves

Ao Tanaka may be a doubt for Leeds United against Wolves in the Premier League on Saturday. YEP journalist Graham Smyth saw a look of…

Aheed Abrar
Apr 16, 2026
Ao Tanaka 22 of Leeds United at the end of the Premier League match between Manchester City and Leeds United, Daniel Farke smiling in inset.

Ao Tanaka contract must be on Leeds United’s shortlist after new stat reveal

Ao Tanaka’s future at Leeds United has been the subject of much speculation in recent months. The Japan midfielder has struggled to work his way…

Declan Carr
Apr 15, 2026
Larry Nance Jr on the left and Ao Tanaka on the right in a split image

Leeds United: Larry Nance Jr sums it up perfectly with Ao Tanaka Instagram post

Leeds United minority investor Larry Nance Jr was among those to hail Ao Tanaka following the midfielder’s starring display in the victory over Manchester United.…

Daniel Lewis
Apr 14, 2026
Wilfried Gnonto and Ao Tanaka at Leeds

Leeds United: Wilfried Gnonto deserves the same treatment as Ao Tanaka

Leeds United are still failing to make the most of Wilfried Gnonto. The Whites moved one step closer to survival on Monday night with a…

Josh Edwards
Apr 14, 2026
Ao Tanaka smiles at Old Trafford

Ao Tanaka makes mockery of price tag as Leeds rethink his future after Man Utd statement

Ao Tanaka put in a statement display for Leeds United in their 2-1 win over Manchester United amid speculation about his future. Tanaka made his…

Richie Mills
Apr 14, 2026
Leeds United midfielder Ao Tanaka puts his hand over his mouth, next to a concerned-looking Daniel Farke

Leeds United: Writing has been on the wall for Ao Tanaka under Daniel Farke

Leeds United star Ao Tanaka has been under intense scrutiny from Daniel Farke for more than 18 months now. Tanaka swapped Fortuna Düsseldorf for Leeds…

Richie Mills
Apr 12, 2026
Ao Tanaka 22 of Leeds United at the end of the Premier League match between Manchester City and Leeds United, Daniel Farke smiling in inset.

Ao Tanaka has no excuse but to show his Leeds worth after ‘encouraging’ Daniel Farke message

Ao Tanaka has had to bide his time to get a chance for Leeds United this season, but Daniel Farke‘s latest message may hint he…

Scott Mason
Apr 11, 2026
Ao Tanaka and Willy Gnonto at Elland Roid

Wilfried Gnonto could follow Ao Tanaka footsteps as ‘disappointing’ Leeds claim made

Wilfried Gnonto could join Ao Tanaka in departing Leeds United this summer. It was reported on Wednesday that Tanaka is already eyeing an exit from…

Josh Edwards
Apr 9, 2026
Ao Tanaka at Elland Road

Leeds United: 49ers’ Ao Tanaka price tag is biggest blunder yet, they’ll regret it

Leeds United have set a paltry price tag for Ao Tanaka, according to reports. Tanaka has played just 765 minutes in the Premier League this…

Daniel Davis
Apr 9, 2026
Leeds United players Ao Tanaka and Sean Longstaff in front of Elland Road

Sean Longstaff set for Leeds United disappointment despite Ao Tanaka escape plan

Sean Longstaff may still struggle to get Leeds United game time despite Ao Tanaka being open to an Elland Road exit. Leeds had multiple bids…

Richie Mills
Apr 9, 2026
Ao Tanaka celebrating for Leeds United

Ao Tanaka’s best Leeds goals ranked as his Elland Road spell looks all but over

Ao Tanaka’s spell at Leeds United appears to be all but over, with the midfielder linked with a move away over the summer. Sky Sports…

Cameron Smith
Apr 9, 2026
Gabriel Sara and Ao Tanaka at Elland Road

Gabriel Sara the perfect replacement for Ao Tanaka as Leeds United talks held

Gabriel Sara may well find himself the subject of interest from Leeds United this summer. Ao Tanaka is a fan favourite at Leeds, mainly due…

Josh Edwards
Apr 9, 2026

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