Leeds United The team has been forced to rebuild somewhat over the past couple of months, losing several key players after failing to secure promotion last season.
The Whites lost 1-0 in the final to Southampton at Wembley, resulting in the departure of several key players in different areas of the pitch. Daniel WakeThe task of returning the club to the Premier League was a little more difficult.
Jorginho Rutter, Crescencio Somerville and Archie Gray have all left Elland Road which saw them The club bank more than £100 million – Huge figure for a second class uniform.
However, losing three key players from the starting XI will always have an impact, but the German has done an excellent job during 2024/25 so far, with his side just three points off the top.
Part of their success in recent months has been their ability to recruit talent over the summer, with two players starring after arriving at Yorkshire.
Leeds' top summer recruits in 2024
Japanese star Ao Tanaka has transformed Leeds' midfield following his summer move from German side Fortuna Dusseldorf, providing that solidity following the absence of Ethan Ampadu.
The 26-year-old may not have scored or assisted in the win over Oxford United on Saturday, but he did manage to produce some impressive numbers, helping FARC to a ninth successive home win.
Tanaka managed 122 touches, He completed 100 passes and had ten recoveriesgradually becoming the ideal choice for the white team in the midfield.
As for fellow summer arrival, 24-year-old Jayden Bogle He joined for £5m From Yorkshire's rivals Sheffield United, providing the regular right-back the club has so desired over the past few years.
However, it is his attacking numbers that have impressed despite his regular defensive role, He scored three times – He has then scored more goals than Patrick Bamford and Mathieu Joseph this season.
Not all of Farke's side have been impressive during the ongoing campaign, including one player who currently earns more than the aforementioned duo at Elland Road.
The Leeds player who earns more than Tanaka and Bogle
American International Brenden Aaronson He moved to Leeds with high hopes after the club A fork of £24.7 million for its services Under Jesse Marsh in the summer of 2022.
However, he was unable to make the immediate impact that many had imagined after transferring his significant funds, and achieved nothing but success Four combined goals and two assists In 42 matches in all competitions.
Critic John Newsom called the American flop “lightweight” when speaking to him BBC Radio Leeds In 2023, he will then spend the season after relegation on loan at Bundesliga side Union Berlin, before returning to Elland Road this summer for the 2024/25 season.
He may have scored six goals and two assists, but those numbers don't tell the whole story, they often disappear in matches and often lead to frustration among the fanbase.
Aaronson currently Huge pockets of £45k a week Under the leadership of the FARC, a higher figure than both Tanaka and Bogle, who are currently earning £25k and £30k per week respectively.
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Players Aaronson earns more than he does at Leeds |
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player |
The reward |
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Ethan Ampadu |
£40,000 a week |
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Wilfred Gonto |
£30,000 a week |
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Jayden Bogle |
£30,000 a week |
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In Tanaka |
25 thousand pounds per weight |
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Joel Biro |
15 thousand pounds per weight |
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Statistics via Kapology |
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When you combine Aaronson's total earnings with his transfer fee, he has already cost the hierarchy around £32m, which works out to £4.5m for every goal he scored during his time at Yorkshire – a ridiculous sum.
There is no denying that the club are unlikely to recoup anything close to the amount they spent for his services, but the manager could use any money generated to help further their promotion ambitions.
Leeds have a very strong attack Through their tally of 41 goals – but could be improved further in the coming weeks, with the American potentially needing to be sold to allow for a new generation of talent at Yorkshire.
