A Leeds United loanee is given a price tag by Tottenham.
To show they intend to turn a profit on the defender, Tottenham has set an asking price of up to £20 million for Joe Rodon.Since joining Leeds on loan, Rodon has shown off his skills in possession while only giving up nine goals in 12 starts.Though the high price tag might only be feasible if Leeds win promotion to the Premier League, they might be interested in permanently signing Rodon.
A bid of up to £20 million has been put forth by Tottenham for Joe Rodon.
If the center back is sold permanently, Teamtalk reports that the Premier League team is looking to receive up to £20 million for him.
In an effort to help Leeds United win their way back to the top flight, Rodon is currently on loan there. Daniel Farke’s team, which currently sits third in the Championship standings, has benefited greatly from the Welshman.
Is Joe Rodon worth £20 million?
From Leeds’ 16 league games this Championship season, Rodon has made 13 appearances.
Here, we consult our FLW writers to find out if Leeds ought to consider paying the £20 million asking price for the 26-year-old.
Since joining late in the summer transfer window, Rodon has made 12 starts for Leeds, and the team has an amazing record of only giving up nine goals.
He is a dominant presence at Farke’s back and has grown to be a valuable member of the team.
Rodon fits in perfectly with Elland Road’s playing philosophy because he is also at ease in possession of the ball.
£20 million, though, is a big sum of money for a team that might still play in the Championship the following year. Given their current standing in the Premier League, it is unlikely that the Whites will secure a spot back there if they are not promoted, so it is difficult to see him joining on a permanent basis at that kind of money.
The door will undoubtedly open for Farke to sign if he can lead the team back to the Premier League.
For a defender who has had difficulty adjusting to life in the premier league, it is still a sizable sum of money. But based on his Leeds performances, it appears he could succeed if the club promoted him back up to that division.
Joe Rodon may find £20 million to be a bit much, but you can understand why Tottenham is aiming for that amount.
The defender is now 26 years old and entering his prime as a center-back, so the team wants to turn a profit after paying a fee that could potentially reach £15 million for him.
Although Rodon hasn’t really had a chance to establish himself in the Premier League, he’s been fantastic while on loan at Leeds in the Championship, displaying his skills both inside and outside of the ball. You can assume that teams other than the Whites will be watching him.
Spurs could receive multiple offers if the Wales international performs well at Leeds towards the end of the season and shines at the Euros the following summer. He still has a little over 18 months left on his current contract, so the Yorkshire club, or anyone else who is interested, will try to sign him for less than £20 million. It’s possible that a large portion of the money will be added on as performance-related bonuses in this scenario.
When his loan period expires, Leeds will undoubtedly want to sign him, but it appears that a deal will only be possible if they are promoted.
