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Home » Ao Tanaka

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Ao Tanaka and Daniel Farke

Leeds United make U-turn on Ao Tanaka’s future

Ao Tanaka could be set to stay at Leeds United beyond the summer transfer window despite concerns about his playing time, sources have told Football…

Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent
Apr 19, 2026
Leeds United midfielder Ao Tanaka celebrates

Ao Tanaka provides more evidence that Leeds must convince him to stay as stats emerge vs Wolves

Ao Tanaka is heavily linked with a move away from Leeds United this summer amid an inconsistent role under Daniel Farke. The midfielder started as…

Evan Lloyd
Apr 19, 2026
Ao Tanaka in action for Leeds United, with Daniel Farke in a circular inset

Leeds United: Ao Tanaka could push to leave amid Daniel Farke concerns

Leeds United fear Ao Tanaka could push to leave in the summer transfer window amid concerns about his playing time, sources have told Football Insider.…

Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent
Apr 18, 2026
Leeds United midfielder Ao Tanaka 22 during the Leeds United FC v Hull City AFC sky bet EFL Championship match at Elland Road, Leeds, England, Unit...

Leeds United ready to splash Ao Tanaka profits as transfer race heats up for Rennes’ Djaoui Cisse

Leeds United already appear to be preparing for life without Ao Tanaka, and the club are clearly confident of remaining in the Premier League. The…

Harri Burton
Apr 15, 2026

Ao Tanaka’s agent backed to engineer Leeds move to join Coventry as talks mooted

Ao Tanaka could move to Coventry City if he was to push for a transfer away from Leeds United this summer. That is according to…

Ciaran Morrison
Apr 15, 2026
Ao Tanaka Anton Stach

Leeds United: Ao Tanaka sale must be blocked after proving he’s perfect Anton Stach replacement

Leeds United cannot let Ao Tanaka leave the club this summer after his fine showing against Man United in the absence of Anton Stach. Tanaka…

Oliver Walton
Apr 14, 2026
Leeds United midfielders Ao Tanaka and Anton Stach feature on either side of a split image.

Ao Tanaka in now or never situation to save Leeds career as extent of Anton Stach injury revealed

Ao Tanaka has just been presented with a golden opportunity at Leeds United after news of an injury to his teammate Anton Stach. Daniel Farke…

Evan Shaw
Apr 10, 2026
Ilia Gruev of Leeds United during the Manchester City vs Leeds United Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, 29 November, 2025 / L...

Ilia Gruev can salvage his career under Daniel Farke as Leeds United prepare for star exits

Ilia Gruev has been forced to take a backseat at Elland Road due to the success of his Leeds United teammates at Leeds United. The…

Harri Burton
Apr 9, 2026
Ao Tanaka 22 of Leeds United at the end of the Premier League match between Manchester City and Leeds United at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Eng...

Daniel Farke has cost Leeds United millions as Ao Tanaka edges closer to Elland Road exit

Daniel Farke only has himself to blame as Ao Tanaka pushes for an exit from Leeds United ahead of the summer transfer window. The Japan…

Harri Burton
Apr 9, 2026
Willy Gnonto Largie Ramazani

Willy Gnonto could be finished at Leeds after latest public comment, Largie Ramazani also in trouble

Willy Gnonto and Largie Ramazani could have moved closer to respective Leeds United exits this summer after sending messages that could be perceived as digs…

Oliver Walton
Apr 7, 2026
Leeds midfielder Ao Tanaka in action during a game for Japan, as daniel Farke scratches his face on the other side of a split image.

Daniel Farke: Leeds United fans rage at ‘German Southgate’ after Ao Tanaka display vs Scotland: ‘It’s a disgrace’

Daniel Farke has been in the firing line of Leeds United fans yet again after Ao Tanaka’s performance in Japan’s 1-0 win over Scotland on…

Evan Shaw
Mar 29, 2026
Football Insider exclusive as Leeds midfielder Ao Tanaka warms up for a game, while manager Daniel Farke applauds on the other side of a split image.

Ao Tanaka’s Leeds exit plans on hold as summer plan revealed

Ao Tanaka may push to leave Leeds United at the end of the season in a bid to secure more regular gametime, sources have told…

Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent
Mar 25, 2026
Ao Tanaka in a Leeds United shirt, Daniel Farke in a circular inset

Ao Tanaka: Leeds star may be forced towards exit as Whites have bargain Hidemasa Morita deal in their grasp

Ao Tanaka may be about to take a giant step towards ending his time with Leeds United in the summer transfer window. The Japanese star…

Evan Shaw
Mar 21, 2026
Ao Tanaka and Daniel Farke

Ao Tanaka: Leeds make new transfer plan after Daniel Farke decision

Leeds United have no plans to sanction an exit for Ao Tanaka this summer despite his lack of recent game time under Daniel Farke. Tanaka…

Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent
Mar 7, 2026
Ao Tanaka, Daniel Farke

Leeds transfer decision made clear for Ao Tanaka after he’s axed

Ao Tanaka will surely push for a move away from Leeds United this summer after he was left on the bench for a sixth successive…

Oliver Walton
Mar 4, 2026
Ao Tanaka in a Leeds United shirt, Daniel Farke in a circular inset

Leeds fans must be concerned by Daniel Farke’s Ao Tanaka update ahead of Liverpool clash

Ao Tanaka was a surprise hero as Leeds United claimed an unexpected win over Chelsea to relieve pressure on Daniel Farke’s job. Cole Palmer returned…

Harri Burton
Dec 4, 2025

Leeds United to force through Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain signing after new injury blow

Daniel Farke could now be forced to bring Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in before the transfer deadline after Leeds United were handed a fresh blow. The Sun…

Harri Burton
Aug 27, 2025
Willy Gnonto grimacing with Daniel Farke on the right looking serious

Daniel Farke in over his head, Willy Gnonto fights on – Leeds 3 winners and losers v Arsenal

Leeds were torn apart by Arsenal 5-0 as they were brought straight back down to earth following their opening weekend victory over Everton. The Peacocks…

Jack Heath
Aug 23, 2025
Wilfried Gnonto in action for Leeds United with Ao Tanaka in a circular inset

‘Don’t make me cry’ – Wilfried Gnonto responds to Leeds teammate’s ‘massive’ message

Leeds United’s 1-0 victory over Everton came thanks to several “massive” individual displays in their Premier League opener. Daniel Farke‘s side claimed all three points…

Jonathan Burnett
Aug 19, 2025
Wilfried Gnonto Ao Tanaka Leeds United

Wilfried Gnonto hints at new Ao Tanaka role in cryptic Leeds United message

Leeds United fans were given the first insight into how they’ll perform in the Premier League with their friendly against Manchester United. Daniel Farke‘s side…

Jonathan Burnett
Jul 21, 2025

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