Leeds United told they have a ‘talented’ player that is quickly improving under Daniel Farke after Friday night

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Leeds United fans could have been forgiven for being cautious going into Friday night’s clash against a Sheffield United side that had been showing some impressive form this season.

Not only had Leeds failed to win in their last two games, the latter of which was Illan Meslier’s howler at Sunderland. But a midfield injury crisis was compounded by many late returns from international duty.

Brenden Aaronson only arrived at Thorp Arch on Thursday morning. It would have been later, had it not been for Fulham organising a jet for Raul Jimenez and allowing Aaronson to hop on back to England.

The likes of Ao Tanaka, Junior Firpo, Joe Rodon and Wilfried Gnonto all started for Leeds having been involved in representing their countries during the break. Yet, Leeds managed to win and comfortably.

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Leigh Bromby raves about Joe Rothwell after Leeds victory

One player that was not involved during the break was on-loan Rothwell, who has become an integral part of this side following the injuries sustained by both captain Ethan Ampadu and left-footer Ilia Gruev.

Alongside Tanaka, Rothwell starred on Friday night and it was his moment of genius that saw Leeds break the deadlock. Daniel Farke said that Rothwell’s low corner was actually something Leeds had worked on.

Speaking to BBC Radio Leeds, Bromby said: “Rothwell has obviously played in the league before. He is a talented player, but tonight he really showed a top performance and stepped up to make that place his.”

Do Leeds have a permanent clause in the loan for Joe Rothwell?

The short answer, is no. Rothwell joined Leeds on a dry loan, which will run until the end of the season. But judging by his performances in the last three games, you have to say that he would be a top signing.

So, what chances do Leeds have of striking a permanent deal? Well, Leeds have a good relationship with parent club Bournemouth when it comes to transfers after selling Tyler Adams and Luis Sinisterra there.

Rothwell is out of the picture at the Vitality given Leeds is his second loan away from Bournemouth and he has entered the final two years of his deal, meaning next summer he will only have a year left to run.