Leeds tipped to ‘sign’ Aaronson ‘soon’ after source’s update this afteroon – pundit
Paddy Kenny has told Leeds United to sign Brenden Aaronson quick smart as they hope to strike a deal by Sunday.
The former Whites stopper, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, id delighted to see his former side make some progress in the transfer window.
A Leeds source told Football Insider on Thursday (20 January) that the club have tabled an improved bid for Aaronson and the latest on Friday afternoon is they have upped the offer to £20m and are hopeful a deal can be agreed before the weekend is over.
The 21-year-old attacking midfielder is keen on a move to the Premier League but Salzburg are reluctant to sell.
He is contracted to the Austrian outfit until 2025 but Kenny wants to see a deal happen quickly.
“Bielsa is very set in his ways with things like this,” Kenny told Football Insider correspondent Ben Wild.
“It might not have happened straight away but Bielsa has clearly signed off on this and it should now happen soon.
“The club have probably been waiting for him to give the ok for a bid to go in.
“Leeds have needed to strengthen and I think Bielsa has always said he will only sign players he thinks will benefit the first team.
“They still have a lot of players out so anyone coming in this month is a boost for them.
“He’s clearly talented and you have to trust Bielsa when it comes to his methods in the transfer market.
“The key is to get him signed as quickly as possible now.”
Six of his 26 appearances for Salzburg this season came in the Champions League group stage as Salzburg qualified for the knock-out stages.
Aaronson also has 15 caps under his belt for the USA.
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