Former Leeds United midfielder Carlton Palmer believes Brenden Aaronson's salary will play a big part in a departure from Elland Road this summer. The Whites midfielder had a bright start to life in Yorkshire, but he like many of his team-mates struggled to hit the heights expected of them.
Aaronson's reported £24.7 million move from RB Salzburg was supposed to help transform the Leeds' midfield under Jesse Marsch. Despite scoring against Chelsea, the United States international wouldn't score for the rest of his Premier League fixtures and notched just three assists before being limited to very little game time under Sam Allardyce.
Following the Whites' relegation from the Premier League, Aaronson is among a number of players linked with an exit route this summer. The 22-year-old has a relegation loan clause in his contract, if reports are to be believes.
Last season's Premier League surprise package Fulham, have been linked with a move for Aaronson, although no deal has yet been agreed. The Whites are still awaiting the green light from the EFL to grant the 49ers Enterprises to complete their takeover at Elland Road, slowing down a managerial appointment and transfer business.
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“Fulham are said to be interested in Leeds’ American midfielder player Brenden Aaronson on loan,” Palmer told Football League World. “It appears that Brenden has a clause in his contract that allows him to leave the club on loan should Leeds get relegated.
“But, as it stands at the moment, Fulham have not met the full conditions of the loan agreement. I would expect the player to depart on loan, if not permanently, this summer given his salary.”
