Leeds in advanced talks to sign Ao Tanaka after two bids rejected – sources
Leeds United are in advanced talks with Fortuna Dusseldorf about signing central midfielder Ao Tanaka, sources have told Football Insider.
The Japan international is understood to have a release clause of £2.65million, and he is keen to move to the Championship giants.
Leeds have already had bids for Sheffield United’s Gus Hamer and FC Koln midfielder Dean Ljubicic rejected in this transfer window.
Daniel Farke is attempting to enhance his midfield options before the transfer window closes, and the Championship club are now targeting Tanaka.
The West Yorkshire giants have lost several key players this summer with Crysencio Summerville, Archie Gray, and Georginio Rutter departing Elland Road.
Leeds United view Ao Tanaka as an option to enhance their midfield
Tanaka has already kickstarted his individual season, having made four appearances for the 2.Bundesliga club this season.
The Japan international is out of contract with Fortuna Dusseldorf next summer, making this window the German outfit’s final opportunity to profit from him.
In other news, Leeds United ‘confident’ of securing three deals this week.
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Leeds United in ‘transfer battle’ with Werder Bremen and Galatasaray to sign Ajax defender
Left-back Owen Wijndal spent the 2023/24 season on loan in Belgium with Antwerp
The Whites also hope to add more attacking quality before this week’s deadline day, with QPR’s Ilias Chair being a target.
Ajax left-back Owen Wijndal has emerged as a potential transfer target for Leeds United. Dutch news outlet Whites are in a battle to sign the 24-year-old with Werder Bremen and Galatasaray.
The Dutchman has fallen out of favour in Amsterdam. He spent the 2023/24 season on loan in Belgium with Antwerp.
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