Southampton, Leicester City, and Ipswich Town have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Tottenham Hotspur’s Joe Rodon as a deal with Leeds United has reportedly collapsed.
That’s according to Football Insider, with Pete O’Rourke reporting that Rodon is likely to join a Premier League club after spending last season on loan with Leeds at Elland Road.
The 26-year-old has just enjoyed one of the most successful loans in the entirety of the Championship with the Whites – establishing himself as one of the best centre-backs in the division, as well as a firm fan favourite in West Yorkshire, despite defeat in the play-off final.
Rodon was almost ever-present and made 50 appearances for the club in all competitions last season, with the team competing for promotion back to the top-flight at the first time of asking throughout his tenure. Rodon was part of a formidable centre-back partnership with Pascal Struijk at the heart of Leeds’ defence during the first half of the campaign, and a similarly excellent one with Ethan Ampadu in 2024.
The latest on Joe Rodon’s future
The Welshman is in the last year of his deal with Spurs in June, meaning he could perhaps be available for a cut-price fee in the summer. Leeds did not include an option to buy in the deal, and it’s likely that he will have approaches from Premier League outfits. That’s despite Graeme Bailey revealing to Leeds United News that Leeds aren’t willing to admit defeat in this race just yet.
Leeds lost to Southampton in the play-off final and Russell Martin’s team are one side to have been linked recently with a move for the Wales international. On top of Southampton, it has been reported that the Spurs defender is also attracting interest from the likes of Leicester City and Ipswich Town.
