‘Wouldn’t be surprised’… Key 26-year-old Leeds United loanee could now be recalled in January

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Joe Rodon could return to Tottenham Hotspur in January from Leeds United with Spurs struggling for options in the middle of their defence – as Ange Postecoglou tries to juggle a dismal injury list.

Rodon, 26, has been excellent for Leeds this season. Playing 14 times for the club in the Championship and starting 13 of those, the Wales star has helped keep five clean sheets – and secure eight wins.

The Tottenham man is set to enter the final 12 months of his contract at Spurs when his loan at Leeds comes to an end. His future at Spurs seemed as good as over, in the summer. But, that could change.

Phil Hay told The Athletic that there is no recall clause in his loan according to a ‘source with knowledge’. But, Gold disputes that, saying Spurs could look at recalling Rodon and have a look at a possible recall.

“Joe Rodon, Leeds had a bit of an iffy result – they drew 1-1 with Rotherham. Rodon has been smashing it at Leeds. Leeds fans want him to stay. Leeds would be mad if they don’t try and make that happen.

“I wouldn’t be surprised even if Spurs looked at the possibility of bringing him back in January, with the issues that Spurs have got and if there is any kind of recall clause,” Gold told his latest YouTube upload.

Alasdair Gold: Joe Rodon could return to Tottenham in January

It would be an enormous blow for Leeds, and hopefully, Hay’s source has his information correct. We cannot do without Rodon at this point. The Wales star is one of the first names on the team sheet.

But, Spurs started with Emerson Royal and Pedro Porro at centre-back on Sunday against Aston Villa, losing 2-1. Clearly, not good enough. Ange Postecoglou will want options come January. Rodon is that.

Hopefully, though, Rodon himself would reject a chance to return and see it for what it is – simply, coming in to a Spurs side as back-up for Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven. It is crucial he stays.