Manchester United are reportedly interested in making a move to sign one Leeds star, and the Yorkshire club have made a decision on his future, according to Football Insider.
Leeds all but secured their Premier League status with a win over Manchester United last week, coming away from Old Trafford with all three points.
Daniel Farke’s side are eight points above the drop zone with five games remaining, and considering they are unbeaten in their previous four games, relegation now feels incredibly unlikely.
As a result, Leeds can now start building for the summer transfer window, looking to go one better next season and start pushing for the top half of the Premier League table.
Leeds’ recruitment in the previous summer window was smart, bringing in physical profiles, and they’ll be hoping to repeat that once again.
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According to a report from Football Insider, Leeds have now made a decision on selling Ao Tanaka ahead of the summer transfer window.
The report claims that Tanaka could now be set to stay at Elland Road for the 2026/2027 campaign, despite being unhappy about his playing time this season.
Farke views Tanaka, described as ‘immaculate’, as an important player, and he’s impressed recently after an injury to Anton Stach.
The Japanese international wants to be playing more regularly under Farke, and he’s perhaps unfortunate that Leeds shifted to more of a physical way of playing, bringing in more dominant midfield options.
Man Utd Eyeing Tanaka in Summer
According to reports, Manchester United are one of the sides showing an interest in signing Leeds midfielder Tanaka ahead of the summer transfer window.
With Tanaka seeking more regular game time, he’s reportedly open to leaving Elland Road later this year, and he impressed against United last week.
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick is believed to have been particularly impressed by Tanaka’s performance, and the Red Devils could look to secure his signature as they eye multiple midfielders in the summer.
If a strong offer arrives, it’s difficult to see Leeds standing in his way, even if they are wanting to keep him.
Tanaka isn’t a guaranteed starter, so if a hefty bid arrives at the table, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Leeds accept.