Resale value has been one of the tenets of Leeds United’s recruitment in recent years. In most cases, transfer targets need to be the right side of 25 years old if they are going to have the time to make their mark at Elland Road, develop and then move on for a bigger transfer fee elsewhere.
One look at this summer’s spending spree tells you a lot about the profile the club is pushing for: Brenden Aaronson (21), Rasmus Kristensen (25), Marc Roca (25), Darko Gyabi (18), Tyler Adams (23), Luis Sinisterra (23), Sonny Perkins (18) and Joel Robles (32). Robles’ one-year contract as a third-choice goalkeeper explains his move, but the rest all have the future in mind.
The Leicester City model has been mentioned by Andrea Radrizzani on multiple occasions, and as recently as this month. The Foxes have built a routine of acquiring talent with big potential, benefiting on the pitch, seeing them improve and then selling them for big profits.
