Leeds United to face stiff competition to sign ‘exceptional’ Joe Rodon amid difficult situation
Leeds United are bracing themselves to face stiff competition to sign Joe Rodon from Tottenham in the summer transfer window, according to Carlton Palmer.
Speaking to Football League World on Monday (18 March), the pundit said the Welsh international has been in exceptional form and Spurs are going to hold out for as much money as they can to sell him.
He added that it’s going to be more difficult for the Whites to secure the 26-year-old centre-back on a permanent deal if he plays well for Wales in the upcoming international fixtures as they look to secure their place at the European Championships this summer.
“Leeds United are bracing themselves for stiff competition from both at home and in Europe for the signature of Joe Rodon,” said Palmer. “He has been in exceptional form. It has been reported that Daniel Farke and Leeds are keen to sign the player, regardless of which division they find themselves in next season, and Spurs are keen to offload the defender.
“He’s also going to be involved with Wales and this is going to make it even harder if he goes on to do well. Leeds are obviously in the prime position. He’s playing regularly and they’ve made it very clear that they want to sign him.
“I believe a deal can be done with Tottenham, even regarding his wages, but Leeds will obviously want to be careful with the money they’re spending and to make sure they get the right fee for him. When other clubs are also in for him, Tottenham are going to hold out for as much money as they can get as well.
“It will be difficult for Leeds to sign him, but he’s had a good time there and hopefully he can secure promotion to the Premier League with Leeds. An opportunity of playing in the Premier League with Leeds United would be a good thing for the club and Daniel Farke to attract Rodon to come.”
Leeds United will push hard for Joe Rodon permanent deal
It would be hard to find anyone associated with Leeds who wouldn’t want to see Rodon join the club on a permanent deal at the end of the season.
The defender has been in superb form for the club since joining on loan from Tottenham, having played a major role in what is currently the best defence in the Championship.
There has been a £20million fee mooted and, while that does sound like a fairly substantial amount of money, he’s built up an excellent partnership with his teammates at Elland Road and does have Premier League experience.
It would be difficult for Daniel Farke’s side to land a deal for him if they don’t go up this season, but after taking top spot at the weekend, it looks likely that they will be a top-flight club next year.
They will, however, be keen to secure a deal for the centre-back before he potentially heads off to the European Championships with Wales as that exposure could put him in the shop window.
In other Leeds United news, the Whites are ready to sell a midfielder for £10.3million after what he told the media.
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