AliousAo Tanaka has resurfaced in Leeds United transfer rumors, following the club’s interest in him during the 2023 summer window.
Leeds has reportedly made an offer for Tanaka, though the exact asking price remains unclear.
Fortuna Düsseldorf has removed Tanaka from training, a decision made by the club rather than the player pushing for a move.
The potential transfer is being viewed as highly beneficial for Fortuna, with German media outlet RP calling it a “stroke of luck” for the second-tier club.
They suggest that finding a buyer for Tanaka was unexpected, as Fortuna had been eager to sell him for years but struggled to do so.
The reasons cited for Fortuna’s difficulty in selling Tanaka include issues with his agency, his struggles to adapt to a new environment, inconsistent performances, and recurring injury problems.
The German media’s portrayal of Tanaka is not particularly flattering, which could be concerning for Leeds United and its fans.
However, this negative portrayal might be attributed to some bitterness in Düsseldorf over not securing a higher fee for Tanaka in previous transfer windows.
Currently, Fortuna needs to sell to avoid losing Tanaka on a free transfer next year, a situation that likely strengthens Leeds United’s position in negotiations.
Despite the less-than-glowing assessment from German media, Leeds appears keen on finalizing the deal, suggesting they see potential in Tanaka that Fortuna may have overlooked or undervalued.
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