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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
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: Leeds star ready to quit Elland Road, potential destination emerges

Ao Tanaka is reportedly ready to leave Leeds United over the summer. This comes from a report via Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, who reports…

Cameron Smith
Apr 9, 2026
Daniel Farke looking in the direction of Ao Tanaka, Leeds United manager and player.

Leeds United: Daniel Farke could be at fault for costly Ao Tanaka exit as Schalke offer safe haven

Leeds United could lose Ao Tanaka in the summer transfer window, with Schalke 04 one club interested, as blame would surely fall on Daniel Farke‘s…

Jacob Raw
Apr 8, 2026
Ao Tanaka in a Leeds shirt

Leeds United should stick with Ao Tanaka as speculation grows about his future

Leeds United must finally give Ao Tanaka more time to strut his stuff in the Premier League amid speculation over his future. Tanaka joined Leeds…

Richie Mills
Apr 8, 2026
Ao Tanaka in action for Leeds United

Ao Tanaka wants Premier League stay as Leeds United exit complications arise

Ao Tanaka is wanted by Schalke 04 amid interest from English clubs in the Leeds United midfielder. Sky in Germany reports via Fussball Transfers on…

Aheed Abrar
Apr 8, 2026
Leeds United midfield duo, Sean Longstaff and Ao Tanaka.

Sean Longstaff set for green light at Leeds United as agenda against Ao Tanaka clear to see

Sean Longstaff could see his game time take a healthy boost for Leeds United to end the season, with Daniel Farke‘s agenda against Ao Tanaka…

Jacob Raw
Apr 7, 2026
Leeds forward Wilfried Gnonto looks to his left during a match (left), Ao Tanaka puts his finger up in celebration after a goal (right), with a cir...

Wilfried Gnonto message to Ao Tanaka puts Leeds spotlight on Daniel Farke

Leeds United reached their FA Cup semi-final since 1987 after beating West Ham United on penalties, with Ao Tanaka playing an influential role in their…

Daniel Davis
Apr 6, 2026
Premier League Leeds United v Chelsea Ao Tanaka of Leeds United celebrates his goal to make it 2-0 during the Premier League match Leeds United vs ...

Ao Tanaka makes starting credentials clear in Leeds United FA Cup win vs West Ham

Ao Tanaka sent a clear starting XI message to Daniel Farke with a superb performance in Leeds United‘s FA Cup quarter-final win over West Ham.…

James Barker
Apr 6, 2026

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