Leeds United is likely to face Premier League competition in their pursuit of Tottenham’s Joe Rodon, with Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna revealed as a major admirer of the center-back.
With Leeds United falling short in their pursuit of Premier League football, the harsh reality of upcoming transfers for the 24/25 campaign is setting in. One key issue is the future of Joe Rodon, whose loan at Leeds has ended. He returns to Tottenham, where he is unwanted, while Leeds are not in a strong position to maintain the relationship.
Journalist Alasdair Gold reveals that Ipswich Town now admires Rodon. As we approach the summer transfer window, Tottenham’s plans for Rodon are clear: he will be leaving in some capacity. Despite Leeds’ failure to secure promotion, they remain interested in Rodon, who is contracted with Spurs until the end of next season. However, Gold mentioned on the Gold & Guest Talk Tottenham YouTube channel that Ipswich Town could be in the hunt for the Wales international, noting manager Kieran McKenna’s admiration for him.
It’s a common football adage not to fall in love with loan players, and the same applies to Rodon. He quickly became a fan favorite at Leeds, but his performance has proven he deserves a shot in the top flight, attracting interest. Ipswich could be a strong fit for Rodon as they seek defensive improvements to boost their promotion chances.
For Leeds, competing with Premier League interest for Rodon would likely require a significant financial investment, which might be better spent on acquiring two quality players. Focusing too much on re-signing a loan player could hinder their pre-season preparations and team rebuilding, as seen previously with Ben White. Leeds should now look for alternatives unless they can secure Rodon at a good price.