Leeds United in Talks with Fortuna Dusseldorf Over Ao Tanaka Deal

Leeds United have initiated discussions with Fortuna Dusseldorf regarding the potential transfer of Japanese midfielder Ao Tanaka. The 25-year-old international has a release clause of £2.65 million, and Leeds are prepared to trigger it.

Tanaka, who has 37 caps for Japan, could arrive in England as early as this evening if terms are agreed upon swiftly. He is a close friend of Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma and was previously a target for Leeds last summer.

Leeds United have opened talks with Fortuna Dusseldorf over a deal for midfielder Ao Tanaka

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke is keen to bolster his midfield following the sale of Glen Kamara to Rennes. The club has already made offers for Sheffield United’s Gus Hamer and Cologne’s Dejan Lubijic, and is also in discussions with Freiburg for Hungarian winger Roland Sallai.

Daniel Farke’s Leeds could trigger the release clause of £2.65million in Tanaka’s contract

Leeds United hopes to finalize the deal for Tanaka ahead of their match against Hull City on Saturday.

Leeds are also discussing a deal with Freiburg for Hungarian winger Roland Sallai

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.

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Leeds United open talks with Fortuna Dusseldorf over a deal for Japan international Ao Tanaka, with Championship club ready to trigger release clause of £2.65m