Trustworthy Source: Daniel Farke Expresses Interest in Signing £40,000-per-Week Player for Leeds Following Joe Rodon Deal
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke expressed a strong desire to acquire a player earning £40,000 per week following the completion of Joe Rodon’s transfer, according to a journalist.
The recent days have been eventful at Elland Road, with Leeds profiting from the departure of academy graduate Archie Gray. Initially set for Brentford, the 18-year-old’s move took an unexpected turn, leading to Tottenham securing his services for a reported £40 million fee. Meanwhile, Leeds confirmed the permanent signing of center-back Joe Rodon for £10 million after a successful loan spell last season.
These transactions are expected to help Leeds comply with Financial Fair Play regulations for the previous fiscal year. The sale of Gray may also aid in retaining key players such as star wingers Crysencio Summerville and Wilfried Gnonto, who have been linked with departures following Leeds’ playoff final defeat.
However, one player not involved in Gray’s deal is Oliver Skipp, though reports suggest Farke is keen on bringing the midfielder to Leeds. According to reliable Spurs reporter Alasdair Gold, speaking on the Gold and Guest Talk Tottenham Podcast and cited by TBR, Farke “would love” to reunite with Skipp, having previously worked with him at Norwich City.
Gold indicated that even if Tottenham were open to Skipp’s departure, several Premier League clubs would be interested in acquiring him.
Gold further mentioned in a football.london article that Leeds are considering both loan and permanent deals for Skipp, who currently earns £40,000 per week. The allure of reuniting with Farke could appeal to the young midfielder, though competition from other Premier League clubs is expected if Tottenham decides to let him go, given the level at which Skipp has been performing.
As the transfer window progresses, the situation regarding Skipp remains one to monitor, despite potential complexities due to his status as a senior homegrown player at Tottenham.
