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Ao Tanaka’s Future at Leeds in Doubt Despite Key Role in Promotion Push
Ao Tanaka has been a vital figure for Leeds United throughout this season, but his long-term role at the club could come into question as the team looks ahead to the next campaign.
Heading into their upcoming clash with Oxford United, Leeds find themselves in an ideal position with just four games remaining.
Daniel Farke’s side currently hold a five-point lead over Sheffield United, who still have to face Burnley, putting Leeds firmly in the driver’s seat for automatic promotion.
Tanaka has played a central role in Leeds’ success so far, consistently delivering in midfield. However, with the club’s transfer strategy beginning to take shape, there’s a chance he could be edged out of the starting lineup—or even moved on this summer.
Midfield Additions on the Horizon
While signing a striker remains a top priority for Leeds in the upcoming window, recent reports suggest they’re equally focused on strengthening the midfield.
Names like Ethan Ampadu have resurfaced as potential returnees to Elland Road, while Julian Weigl has been linked with a possible reunion with Farke, following their time together at Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Such high-profile targets indicate that Farke may be aiming to bring in a new first-choice midfielder—one who could shift Tanaka’s role in the squad.
Though the Premier League demands squad depth and rotation, how Tanaka responds to increased competition remains to be seen.
With his stock currently high, a move elsewhere for more regular game time can’t be ruled out.
Promotion Within Reach
Leeds have the opportunity to take a massive step toward promotion with a win over Oxford United. Depending on other results, a victory could stretch their lead over Sheffield United to eight points.
With Premier League football now within touching distance, Farke and the Leeds hierarchy will already be thinking about the squad upgrades necessary to compete at the top level.
The current campaign has highlighted the gap between the Championship and the Premier League, with all three promoted sides from last season in danger of going straight back down—despite notable investments.
For Leeds, careful recruitment this summer will be crucial to avoid the same fate and to ensure the squad is fully equipped for the challenges ahead.
