Leeds United are pushing for promotion to the Premier League with eight games left in the season. However, the decision makers behind the scenes are already conducting a cold assessment of the squad ahead of a potential promotion. Several players are expected to move on, but in what could be a signal of the cull that could follow, the club are seriously considering an absolute cornerstone of their team this summer.
Daniel Farke and the Leeds United squad are preparing for the Swansea game on Saturday, and the club are desperate to get back to winning ways as soon as possible.
Leeds are pushing for automatic promotion and are still the favourites to get the job done despite their recent patchy form that has seen them win just two of their last five games.
The Whites are acutely aware that they would have to carry out a massive overhaul of their squad in the summer if they get promoted, as the gulf in quality between the Championship and the Premier League has only widened.
Leeds United to decide to sell a star man in the summer
Brenden Aaronson has started the last 36 Championship games for Leeds and has been one of the hardest-working players in the Whites squad this season.
He has played a major role in putting Leeds in a position to get promoted this season, but it has been claimed that the club are prepared to move on from him in the summer.
According to TEAMTalk, Leeds have more or less concluded that Aaronson does not have the physical attributes needed to perform in the Premier League.
He could be replaced in the team by Wilfried Gnonto as soon as he is fit to start, as Daniel Farke was impressed by his performance against QPR before the break.
Leeds are unlikely to find it hard to sell the American as he has suitors in England and abroad, and the club are expecting to receive offers for him in the summer.
Leeds’ indications are clear about the summer
Farke has religiously defended Aaronson’s performances this season despite his lack of output in the final third and has constantly pointed towards his work rate.
However, the American has been a constant subject of criticism this season as his performances have dipped over the course of the campaign, and his lack of goals and assists is now obvious.
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Aaronson also struggled when he previously played in the Premier League, and it seems Leeds do not want to repeat the mistakes they made the last time they were in the top flight.
Leeds want players who can handle the intensity of the Premier League if they go up, and it seems even the club are aware Aaronson cannot cope in the top flight.
His sale will also indicate that no one in the squad is safe, and there could be a massive turnover of players this summer if the Whites get promoted.
