In the January transfer window, Leeds United had some financial problems. Daniel Farke revealed that the only reason the team were inactive was because of Profit Sustainability Rules (PSR).
There were also reports that Archie Gray’s sale was partly down to the club needing revenue to comply in time for the season to begin. Going up into the Premier League, the rules are set to apply this year too. Leeds’ financial books recorded a loss last year, and the club will be wary when spending this summer.
Even though club Chairman Paraag Marathe promised a huge transfer budget, there is the feeling that some exits will be needed in the summer. A £150million transfer spend is expected, but the club will be smart in sales.
Leeds United could expect some summer exits
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Ahead of this summer, there are some potential exits, while others will leave permanently. Joe Rothwell, and Manor Solomon will return to their parent clubs. Sam Byram, Josuha Guilavogui and Junior Firpo are also expected to depart at the end of their contracts.
Paul Robinson has suggested that Leeds should sell Brenden Aaronson, to invest the money back into the team:
“Aaronson has struggled in the Premier League, and he may not be strong enough to compete in it, but Hutchinson isn’t the right one to replace him.” he said speaking to MOT Leeds News.
“£25 million on the grander scale of things in the Premier League spend isn’t a lot. But for a club like Leeds going up, it’s a major signing. And for me, Omari Hutchinson, I’m not so sure that’s the one that makes the fans sit up and go, oh, that’s a top signing. That’s the one that we need.
“There are players in that Leeds side that are still there from the Premier League days. The two that stick out, Brenden Aaronson and Junior Firpo, couldn’t do it in the Premier League. The Premier League was too quick for Aaronson. He didn’t have that quality.“
Should Brenden Aaronson be sold?
The attacking midfielder does provide value in his play style. He works hard, and is very good at pressing opponents. Aaronson’s work rate means he can cover for teammates across the pitch. This season, he had nine goals and two assists; which ranked among the top four players for most goal contributions in the Leeds team in the Championship.
His value is still high, so if Leeds do decide to sell he could bring a nice profit. But how hard he works off the ball could be valuable in the Premier League.
