Finally some good news – Panic over as Leeds United transfer won’t be wrecked by injury
Leeds United may be able to breathe a sigh of relief as it appears target Ao Tanaka has not picked up a serious injury in training with Fortuna Düsseldorf.
That’s according to the club’s official Twitter account, who have announced that the player’s injury in training today is not as bad as first feared.
Reports in Germany have indicated that Leeds are closing in on a deal for the midfielder as they look rebuild their squad for the Championship after a number of exits from Elland Road this summer.
All indications were that the deal was in the final stages but there was fear that it could be brought to an end today as the player limped out of training.
A report from Germany detailed how Tanaka had limped out of training after a ‘horror’ clash with teammate Felix Klaus, picking up an injury in his knee, which was quickly bandaged up amid great concern.
Any injury could have put an end to a move to Leeds but, fortunately for them, the latest update is a positive one.
The Twitter account reports that ‘after shock, chaos and worry’, the player has been given the all-clear by the club’s medical team.
Tanaka is now set to take part in team training again tomorrow, with assessments ensuring there is ‘no structural injury’ to worry about.
That should put any fears of his move to Leeds collapsing to an end, although they may want to be a bit more thorough in any medical if they are pushing to get a deal over the line.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Leeds United have arranged a medical for Djed Spence to sign the Tottenham Hotspur full-back on loan. Spence has previously been described as “unbelievable” by Ian Wright for his outstanding performances.
The Whites securing Djed Spence could be a major coup for the club. The full-back spent last season out on loan at Rennes where he was able to make a strong impression with a series of attacking performances. His profile perfectly suits that of Luke Ayling, being an aggressive wing-back who seeks to bring a lot to the front-line by contributing from wide positions.
Spence has found himself out of favour in North London, however, with Ange Postecoglou preferring to start Pedro Porro instead of the Englishman. That choice has provided the Elland Road hierarchy with the perfect opportunity to sign someone that perfectly suits their needs.
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In spite of his clear talent and a likely incentive to buy the youngster permanently, Daniel Farke’s side will have to settle with having the player for just one year. There is no buy option or obligation to buy rolled into the loan clause, which means that any future deal would be subject to complex negotiations between the two sides next summer.
Leeds have secured the player for a fairly affordable cost, however. At a loan fee of just £1 million, the 23-year-old can provide a lot of talent in a much needed position without breaking the bank.
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