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13 goals, 11 assist: Leeds United target, priced at £8m, is ‘in the best form of his life’ as he emulates Wayne Rooney in the Europa League.
Daniel Farke continues to back Brenden Aaronson in public despite the Leeds United playmaker’s ongoing struggles in the final third.
The £25 million signing from Red Bull Salzburg has now gone 12 Championship matches without an assist, and he’s scored just once during this stretch.
Aaronson nearly got his breakthrough during Leeds’ 2-0 win over Millwall in midweek, only for a controversial offside decision against Joel Piroe to deny him.
Farke believed Piroe was onside when he latched onto Aaronson’s clever backheel and fired home.
Still, despite a stroke of misfortune, the performance was another frustrating one, even though Farke called it Aaronson’s “best” in weeks.
Since the start of 2025, Leeds have been linked with several attacking midfielders.
Whether or not Aaronson finds form before the end of the season, it seems a creative playmaker will be a top priority for Farke in the summer.
Meanwhile, Pavel Sulc, a standout in the Europa League with Viktoria Plzen, is reportedly attracting interest from Leeds.
The 24-year-old proved his credentials with a stunning first-time strike to equalize against Lazio, his 13th goal of the season to complement 11 assists.
Sulc’s performance against top-tier teams like Eintracht Frankfurt, Real Sociedad, Manchester United, and Lazio has only boosted his reputation.
With reports linking him to clubs such as Napoli, Dortmund, Aston Villa, and Manchester City, Leeds are also rumored to be monitoring the situation closely.
Valued at £8 million, Sulc has been in exceptional form and is described as being in the “best shape of his career” by iSport.
His ability to make an impact in both attacking and defensive phases of the game could make him an ideal fit for Farke, who values Aaronson’s work rate and pressing ability.
Sulc, who idolizes Wayne Rooney, shares the English legend’s ability to finish with power and speed.
His former teammate, Joel Kayamba, praised Sulc’s transformation from a player once mocked for his lack of finishing to a now clinical forward.
Viktoria Plzen is reportedly asking for around £8 million for Sulc, though with more big clubs circling, that price tag is likely to rise.
