LEEDS, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Detail view of the Leeds United club badge on the corner flag prior to the Premier League match between Leeds United and Newcastle United at Elland Road on December 16, 2020 in Leeds, England.The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Rui Vieira - Pool/Getty Images)
Tottenham defender Joe Rodon is drawing significant interest from several clubs following an impressive loan spell at Leeds United last season.
Rodon, 25, established himself as a crucial player for Daniel Farke’s side during his time at Leeds. His contributions were instrumental in the team’s impressive run in the Championship, where they finished third.
Over the course of the season, Rodon made 46 appearances, starting in 45 games, and played a key role in achieving 20 clean sheets, solidifying his reputation as a reliable defender.
Leeds United have been strongly linked with a permanent move for Rodon. The pursuit would have been more straightforward had Leeds secured promotion to the Premier League. However, their failure to achieve promotion has complicated their efforts to retain the Welsh international.
Premier League interest in Joe Rodon
Rodon’s standout performances have also caught the attention of multiple Premier League clubs.
As per TEAMtalk, newly promoted sides, Ipswich Town and Southampton, are both interested in the 25-year-old and are considering moves for him. This could potentially spark a bidding war.
These clubs see Rodon as a valuable addition to their squads as they prepare for the challenges of the upcoming season.
In a strategic move, Tottenham recently exercised the option to extend Rodon’s contract by another year. This extension ensures that Spurs can maximize his market value amid the growing interest from other clubs.
The report claims that the player himself enjoyed his time at Leeds and finds a permanent move back to Elland Road appealing.
However, his transfer fee is now set to be around £12 million to £15 million, which means Leeds would need to generate funds through sales to afford him.
Leveraging Rodon’s successful season at Leeds, Spurs aim to negotiate a favourable deal that will provide the necessary financial support for their squad enhancement plans.
