Leeds United Brace For Offers For This 7 G/A Player: Can They Retain Him? | OneFootball

Leeds United returned to the Premier League this season after a two-season absence, having won the Championship under Daniel Farke before earning automatic promotion. The return to the top flight has been anything but comfortable, though. The club currently sit 15th in the table with 33 points from 31 matches, just four points above the relegation zone, making every remaining fixture feel like a final. Four games without a league goal and only two wins in 14 matches have left fans understandably nervous, and yet, amid the tension, one player continues to catch the eye.

The Aaronson Question

Transfer insider Pete O’Rourke has flagged that Brenden Aaronson’s performances for Leeds this season could attract serious interest from rival clubs, particularly if the American shines at the World Cup this summer. O’Rourke noted that Leeds’ immediate priority is to have Aaronson playing at his best to help secure Premier League survival, but a strong international tournament would inevitably put him on the radar of several clubs watching closely. This matches broader reports that Leeds United plan to offer Aaronson a new deal as he enters the final year of his current contract, which is indeed a clear signal that the club see him as a key part of their plans.

LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 05: Brenden Aaronson of Leeds United reacts after being fouled by Max Kilman of West Ham United (not pictured), which was confirmed following a VAR review resulting in a penalty kick being awarded during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between West Ham United and Leeds United at London Stadium on April 05, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

“If he goes to the World Cup and has a good tournament, I’m sure there’ll be a number of clubs who will be keeping tabs on the attacker as well.

“For Leeds right now, they just want Aaronson to perform to the highest level possible to try and secure Premier League survival.”

The numbers back that up: across 30 Premier League appearances this season, Aaronson has contributed seven goal involvements, four goals and three assists, at a rate of 0.32 per 90 minutes. His non-penalty xG per 90 sits at 0.25, placing his overall npxG output at 5.66, which puts him in the top 79th percentile of Premier League players, per Footy Stats. For a side that has struggled to score in recent weeks, he is a vital creative spark.

Do the club need him, and can they retain him?

The reality of Leeds’ dilemma is that they are trying to keep their squad together while staying in the league, two goals that get harder to balance the better Aaronson plays. A World Cup showcase doesn’t just boost his price tag; it gives Leeds less time to sign him to a new deal before more clubs join the queue. Farke‘s side need Aaronson to drag them to safety, and then they have to convince him that staying is better than the offers waiting elsewhere. That is the tightrope Leeds United must walk this summer, and it’s a tough one to get right.