Dusseldorf 
Leeds Utd 
- 14 January
- 100+ views
Leeds United table bid for Ao Tanaka, could move to England in days
Leeds United have bid for the Japanese "World Cup hero" as they look to strengthen Daniel Farke's squad in the final days of the window.
Will Ao Tanaka leave Dusseldorf and join Leeds Utd?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Rumours suggest Leeds Utd is keen on Ao Tanaka, yet with a probability of only 58%, the move remains uncertain. Here is why.
- There are few players in the current Leeds Utd squad who are considered better in the same position, which enhances Ao Tanaka's chances of playing a key role within the team.
- Leeds Utd has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Ao Tanaka (27).
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Brenden Aaronson, Ilia Gruev)
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Joe Rothwell)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Brenden Aaronson, Ilia Gruev)
Alternatives of Leeds Utd
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
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74.6
82.3
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Kristjan Asllani |
 Torino
|
€18.7M |
|
74.3
77.3
|
Tyler Adams |
 B'mouth
|
€26.2M |
|
74.1
74.1
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Remo Freuler |
 Bologna
|
€2.8M |
|
74.0
80.6
|
Máximo Perrone |
 Como
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€19.7M |
|
73.7
80.8
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Nicolò Rovella |
 Lazio
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€33.8M |
|
73.7
73.7
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Rodrigo Bentancur |
 Tottenham
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€27.8M |
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73.5
76.5
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Cheick Doucouré |
 C. Palace
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€24.7M |
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73.4
73.4
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João Palhinha |
Tottenham
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€33.3M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taty Castellanos | 31-12-2025 | Report | |
| Raheem Sterling | 15-12-2025 | Report | |
| Martin Baturina | 10-12-2025 | Report | |
| Natan | 05-12-2025 | Report | |
| Promise David | 27-11-2025 | Report | |
| Daizen Maeda | 14-11-2025 | Report | |
| Ismael Saibari | 03-11-2025 | Report | |
| Issouf Sissokho | 22-10-2025 | Report |
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Who is Ao Tanaka?
Ao Tanaka (JPN) is a a holding midfielder and currently plays for Leeds Utd. Ao Tanaka is 27 years old (1998/09/10) and he is 180cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 4. Ao Tanaka has also been used as a box to box midfielder, a ball winning midfielder and as a deep lying playmaker.
Ao Tanaka's current transfer value is between €11.9M and €14.5M. His last transfer was from Dusseldorf to Leeds Utd in 2024. Leeds Utd paid Dusseldorf €4M for Ao Tanaka.
Ao Tanaka latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
