There was much more than a single signing hanging on Leeds United securing their Premier League safety, with the club having worked so hard to return to the top flight two years ago. But with safety assured thanks to a 2-1 win at Brentford and Burnley losing at home to Newcastle United, the club can set about their summer plans under Jessie Marsch with renewed vigour.
That means getting to work in the transfer market and the first deal expected to be completed is that of USA international Brenden Aaronson. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder could have been a Whites player already after two failed attempts to bring him into the club in the January transfer window.
While Leeds were thwarted by Red Bull Salzburg in their attempts to bring him to Elland Road four months ago, that is not expected to be a problem this summer with reports a deal has already been agreed in principal. Leeds are expected to pay around £25m to land the exciting young talent, who has won two league titles in Austria since making the move from Philadelphia Union in 2020.
