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Sky Blues star Jack Rudoni could be heading to Elland Road...

Leeds United are the latest club to be linked with Coventry City attacking midfielder Jack Rudoni as they begin to look at strengthening their squad for the Premier League next season.

The Whites were pretty dominant in the Championship in 2024-25 as they secured the title and did it in style with 100 points, although there were gaps in the squad that perhaps needed to be filled throughout the campaign.

One of those areas that could've been improved on was the number 10 position, which Brenden Aaronson was utilised in for much of the season, but he could be facing fresh competition for his place in Daniel Farke's starting 11.

Coventry City's Jack Rudoni being eyed up by Leeds United

As per a claim made by journalist Graeme Bailey, via Leeds United News, Farke and his transfer team are interested in a deal for Coventry playmaker Jack Rudoni, following his standout first season with the Sky Blues.

It is stated that an approach is yet to be made officially to the Midlands outfit for the 23-year-old, but there is definite interest from the Elland Road hierarchy when it comes to bringing Rudoni to the club for their return to the top flight, with Newcastle United also keeping tabs on the creative dynamo, as per the Daily Mail.

Rudoni joined Cov last summer from relegated Huddersfield Town in a £5 million deal, having spent two seasons with the Terriers in the Championship, where he scored seven times and notched eight assists - he trumped those tallies in just one year with Cov though, with 10 goals and 12 assists seeing him as one of the key players for Frank Lampard in the second half of 2024-25.

Now, Leeds are keen to add Rudoni to their ranks, although Coventry are likely to ask for a huge fee for his services, given the fact he is contracted at the CBS Arena until the summer of 2028.

Jack Rudoni is somewhat of a gamble for Leeds United if they commit to transfer pursuit

Rudoni has been one of the standout attacking midfielders in the Championship during the most recent season, and he has quite a unique profile given his height and abilities.

It's a profile that should be physically capable of being effective in the Premier League, but he is a player that has risen through the EFL ranks from AFC Wimbledon to Huddersfield to Coventry - via some non-league loan stints too - and sometimes a player's ceiling can be the Championship.