Leeds United centre-back Joe Rodon could be a shock target for Bayern Munich, as reports suggest he’s a long-standing target for Vincent Kompany.
United’s positive start to life back in the Premier League has been built on their impressive defensive solidity.
At the heart of that has been the centre-back pairing of Pascal Struijk and Joe Rodon. The duo have come into the top flight from the Championship with relative ease.
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Leeds United’s Joe Rodon heavily admired by Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany
Leeds’ Welshman Rodon is looking to grasp this Premier League opportunity with both hands after failing to make the grade at Spurs.
His form will come as little surprise to his international manager Craig Bellamy. The Wales boss previously said the centre-back would be a player that “a lot of clubs” would want to sign.
“I probably shouldn’t say this, but I remember that even when I was at Burnley we wanted him. So he’s a player where a lot of clubs would love in terms of profile,” Bellamy said in November 2024.
Joe Rodon is impressing in the Premier League for Leeds United this season. (Action Images via Reuters/John Clifton)
TEAMtalk claim that the 27-y/o could still be someone of interest for now-Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany, having worked with Bellamy at Turf Moor. Kompany worked at Burnley from 2022 to 2024, before leaving for Bayern after the Clarets’ relegation.
A £10million signing back in the summer of 2024, Rodon is suggested to have trebled his value since moving from North London to West Yorkshire.
That wouldn’t be a surprise to anyone, especially now the towering defender is finally adding set-piece threat to his game.
He came within inches of scoring in back-to-back games against Spurs, after netting just his fourth career goal against Bournemouth.
Wales face England on Thursday night at Wembley. Rodon will hope for better luck than the 2024 Playoff Final, joined by teammates Karl Darlow and Ethan Ampadu.
Joe Rodon’s stock continues to skyrocket at Leeds United – Bayern Munich suggestions say it all
You have to take any Bayern links with a huge pinch of salt, but someone of Rodon’s profile suits a top side.
His superb recovery pace, box-defending and aerial presence would suit a side playing a high line each week. On top of that, his ball-playing has improved significantly at Elland Road.
There’s no chance that United let Rodon go without getting a big sum for him. However, his performances continuing to this level will no doubt attract high-profile clubs.
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