Dusseldorf 
- 11 October
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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 United?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Rumours suggest Leeds United 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 United squad who are considered better in the same position, which enhances Ao Tanaka's chances of playing a key role within the team.
- Leeds United 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 United
| 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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73.1
83.0
|
Rayan Cherki |
 Man City
|
€54.5M |
|
73.0
79.1
|
Samuele Ricci |
 Milan
|
€33.9M |
|
72.9
74.4
|
Weston McKennie |
 Juventus
|
€15.9M |
|
72.8
72.9
|
Mathias Jensen |
 Brentford
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€12.4M |
|
72.8
72.8
|
Daichi Kamada |
 C. Palace
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€11.4M |
|
72.6
72.6
|
Guus Til |
 PSV
|
€12.8M |
|
72.5
73.9
|
Remo Freuler |
 Bologna
|
€4.8M |
|
72.5
82.7
|
Yasin Ayari |
 Brighton
|
€24.6M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Prado | 01-10-2025 | Report | |
| Igor Paixão | 25-07-2025 | Report | |
| Lucas Perri | 25-07-2025 | Report | |
| Anton Stach | 17-07-2025 | Report | |
| Sean Longstaff | 16-07-2025 | Report | |
| Rodrigo Muniz | 20-06-2025 | Report | |
| Jaka Bijol | 13-06-2025 | Report | |
| Konstantinos Tsimikas | 11-06-2025 | Report |
Ao Tanaka
M, DM (C)
Skill: 69.6
Pot: 71.3
Team
Leeds United
Leeds United
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€13.4M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€12M – €14.7M
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Who is Ao Tanaka?
Ao Tanaka (JPN) is a a box to box midfielder and currently plays for Leeds United. 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 ball winning midfielder, a deep lying playmaker and as an advanced playmaker.
Ao Tanaka's current transfer value is between €12M and €14.7M. His last transfer was from Dusseldorf to Leeds United in 2024. Leeds United paid Dusseldorf €4M for Ao Tanaka.
Ao Tanaka latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
