Another long away trip proved to be reasonably light work for Leeds at the weekend, even when not playing at their best, as they beat Plymouth Argyle 2-0.
In the process, they collected their seventh clean sheet in eight games, and their 15th overall – the best record in the division.
Joe Rodon has been integral to Leeds’ defensive record this season, now on par Leicester’s with the joint-fewest goals conceded in the division.
His form since joining on loan from Tottenham has brought a mass clamour from Whites fans to see the player join permanently, something that Spurs were open to with a £15million asking price in the summer window.
At present, it remains only a loan, but would likely be a foregone conclusion that Rodon stays put in LS11 if Leeds are in the Premier League next term.
Sky Sports pundit and former Leeds man Paul Robinson believes that Leeds need to be cautious about committing to Rodon, while they are unclear on which division they will be in next term.
He spoke to MOT Leeds News about the situation Leeds are in with their talismanic defender:
“I don’t know, but from the player’s point of view he looks to be happy there.
“He’s playing well, he looks settled, and he’s a player who has been, not a journeyman, but he’s had a few clubs for somebody of his age, but he does finally seem to have settled.
“His personal prospects will obviously be enhanced playing week in and week out at a big club like Leeds but the thing is for Leeds is the ideal would be to get a deal done now, but they don’t know if they’re going to be a Championship club or a Premier League club.
“You have to cut your cloth accordingly financially, so if you go and spend £15 million on a centre-half to get the deal done now for the summer and you end up as a Championship club you’ve kind of blown your budget already on one player at £15 million.“
