Newcastle United are considering a move for Joe Rodon as an alternative to their top defensive targets, but he wants a Leeds United move.
According to TEAMtalk, Newcastle United are ready to consider Joe Rodon as a target ahead of the summer, as defensive problems are mounting at the club. The 26-year-old has been a top performer in the Championship but desires a permanent return to Leeds United as his Tottenham career winds down.
Newcastle United are keen on Joe Rodon
Newcastle United’s problems compounded right before the international break, as Sven Botman’s ACL injury has greatly affected their European hopes. The Magpies have a slim chance of finishing within one of the European places after a below-par season, with the Dutchman’s injury casting more problems into their plans.
Botman will miss the remainder of the campaign and most of next season. Players usually take longer to recover from ACL problems, meaning Newcastle United will have to sign a defender to cover for the Dutchman, with Joe Rodon their latest target. The Magpies are not in the most financially healthy situation, which has prompted reports that they might have to sell one of their top stars.
Even then, there were links to high-profile defenders like Leny Yoro and Antonio Siva, although none were financially feasible. Hence, Newcastle United may have switched their attention towards 26-year-old star Joe Rodon, who has had a fantastic season with Leeds United in the Championship.
With his Tottenham contract ending in 2025, the North Londoners are open to selling him for a fee between £10-15 million. The 26-year-old has no future with Spurs, especially after the January arrival of Radu Dragusin. While Newcastle United would seem like a fantastic option, the defender might have decided his next move.
Joe Rodon desires Leeds United stay
Leeds United have a huge chance to return to the Premier League, and in their run over in the Championship, Joe Rodon has played an enormous role. Tottenham have already told him they will sell him in the summer, the player would be open to staying at Leeds.
He desires a permanent switch to Elland Road, where the club might guarantee him a starting spot in their team should they gain promotion to the Premier League. Should the 26-year-old stick with his decision to rejoin Leeds United, it will be a bitter blow to Newcastle’s hopes, which had hoped to lure the defender mainly because of the costs involved in such a transfer.
