“49ers in Total Chaos as Rangers Plot Daring £12M Heist to Snatch Leeds United’s Star Target!”
Paraag Marathe’s Vision Taking Shape at Leeds United as Summer Signings Accelerate
The 49ers are moving swiftly in the transfer market this summer, having already secured the signing of Lukas Nmecha.
With the club eager to get their business done early, more deals could follow soon.
One such move nearing completion is that of Jaka Bijol, who is expected to become a vital part of Leeds United’s plans going forward.
However, the 49ers’ recent involvement with Rangers could complicate things for Leeds. With their new project in Scotland underway, it seems the focus might be split between the two clubs, potentially leading to interference in Leeds’ transfer plans.
Reports suggest that Rangers are now attempting to hijack Leeds’ pursuit of Max Aarons.
It had previously been indicated that Paraag Marathe would step back slightly from day-to-day involvement at Leeds following the Rangers takeover.
This highlighted how influential he has been behind the scenes at Elland Road.
Despite his new commitments, Marathe’s input at Leeds is far from over—but his attention will now also be directed towards the Scottish club.
As a result, there are growing concerns that players targeted by Leeds could end up at Rangers instead.
Midfielder Shea Charles has been linked with both clubs, and now Bournemouth’s Max Aarons appears to be the next in line, with talkSPORT’s Alex Crook claiming Rangers are ‘keen to sign’ the full-back.
For Daniel Farke, this development might not be entirely negative. While the Leeds manager is reportedly keen to reunite with his former Norwich City player, the situation with Aarons is complex.
At present, Jayden Bogle is firmly established in the full-back role, making it difficult to justify signing another player with a similar profile.
Considering Aarons previously opted for a move to Bournemouth over Leeds, it seems the opportunity for a reunion may have passed.
Ultimately, Leeds might be avoiding a difficult squad dilemma by missing out on Aarons—one that could have become problematic if relegation forced decisions on who to retain or offload.
