Leeds should now line-up second Spurs switch after failed £12m transfer pursuit – opinion

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This time yesterday, Max Aarons’ £12 million move to Leeds United had appeared all but done.

A deal had been struck with Norwich City and Aarons was in Leeds ready to complete the formalities of what would’ve been a huge signing for Daniel Farke.

Leeds had hoped to have Aarons signed in time for the trip to Birmingham City on Saturday, but at the 11th hour, Premier League side Bournemouth hijacked the move.

Aarons is now set to sign for the Cherries leaving Leeds back at square one in their pursuit of a new full-back, one of many areas the Whites need to strengthen.

If Farke is indeed keen on bringing in another right-back, Leeds should get back on the phone with Tottenham Hotspur and line up a second defensive deal.

Leeds should look at Spence after failed Aarons deal

Centre-back Joe Rodon is expected to make the season-long-loan switch from Spurs to Leeds before Saturday’s game at Birmingham.

This represents an excellent piece of business for Leeds, but it would be made even better if they were able to follow his arrival with Djed Spence.

Spurs are set to allow Spence to leave this summer with Pedro Porro and Emerson Royal currently ahead of him in the pecking order at right-back.

Leeds are clearly seeking a right-back with pace who can offer width in attack and Spence has already proven in this division there aren’t many better around than him.

Spence produced an electric individual season for Nottingham Forest in 2021/22 to help them earn promotion to the Premier League, but has lost his way a tad after moving to Spurs.

Like Rodon, Leeds could look to do a season-long-loan deal that includes some sort of permanent option, and providing he is willing to drop into the Championship, it feels like a no brainer.