The number of names linked with a move to Leeds United this summer is quickly growing with Daniel Farke’s side expected to spend big on a wealth of new talent, now promoted.
Leeds are back in the Premier League but with the growing chasm between the Championship and the top tier, The 49ers know they will need to spend. Paraag Marathe has promised to spend every penny.
At least, within the rules. Leeds therefore will not follow the example set by other clubs in which they have spent too much in order to survive in the Premier League – and accept a points deduction down the line.
Leeds will be looking to sign a goalkeeper, centre-back, left-back, midfielder, Manor Solomon or a new winger, a no.10 and a proven Premier League striker. Links with Max Aarons then, come as a surprise.
Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty ImagesDavid Prutton urges Max Aarons to choose Sheffield United
Aarons, of course, was a player that came through and made his name at Norwich under none other than Daniel Farke. A player Farke has admiration for, but a player that perhaps Leeds do not need right now.
Jayden Bogle’s mercurial form in the second half of the season has surely convinced Leeds that they do not need to strengthen at right-back this summer, unless it is to bring in back-up for the £5m signing.
Nevertheless, Leeds have been listed as a suitor for Aarons, along with other clubs like Sheffield United and Victor Orta’s Sevilla. David Prutton, though, thinks Aarons should choose Chris Wilder’s Blades.
Prutton told FLW: “I think you’d have to wait and see which division Sheffield United could be in at the start of next season. But I still think he’s got plenty to prove and has plenty of unfinished business.
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“With regards to how he’s perceived in English football. From what I hear, he’s a good kid, a good member of the team, and you get the feeling he would thrive under Chris Wilder,” Prutton declared.
Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty ImagesThe story of Max Aarons rejecting a move to Leeds in 2023
It was nearing the transfer deadline back in the summer of 2023, Farke’s first summer at Elland Road as manager. Leeds were closing in on a £12m move to sign Aarons from Norwich, a reunion with Farke.
But at the last minute, with Aarons said to be travelling north, Bournemouth made a late swoop and off he popped to Bournemouth. A £7m move that has not worked out for Aarons, playing just 27 times.
He joined Carlos Corberan’s rejuvenated Valencia on loan in January 2025, but has managed only three more appearances. Aarons will be on the move this summer and while Leeds are linked, it feels unlikely.
Sheffield United do need a right-back having played Hamza Choudhury out of position there and signing Harry Clarke on loan from Ipswich. But promotion to the Premier League will be needed to get Aarons.