Leeds complete deal to sign £11m man, no permanent option in loan - Leeds United News 10/8/23
Will Butcher
The Evening Standard claim that Leeds United have completed
the signing of Joe Rodon on a season-long loan from Tottenham Hotspur, without
the option to buy him – or an obligation to make the deal permanent next
summer.
Rodon, 25, is back at Tottenham after spending the last 12
months on loan at French side Rennes. The £11m signing endured an up and down
season, where he played just 22 games for them – losing his place near the end
of 22-23.
However, Rodon remains a player with untapped potential as
things stand – as proven by his form with the Wales National Team. He is first
choice in Rob Page’s side, alongside Dan James and Ethan Ampadu. Leeds have got
him.
Reports emerged on Wednesday that Rodon would be coming in
to replace Liam Cooper, who is out for the next eight weeks. The Whites are
lacking in right-footed centre-back options – Charlie Cresswell the only other
option.
Now, the Evening Standard have reported that a deal is done.
It will come as good news to Leeds fans, who thought they would be getting both
Rodon and Max Aarons – only for the latter to join Bournemouth at the very last
minute.
Rodon, though, will be going to Leeds for the 2023-24
campaign. However, the Standard report that Leeds and Tottenham have not
included a permanent option in the loan – nor an obligation. It is a good move
for all parties.
