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Paul Robinson claims that although Brenden Aaronson won’t play for Leeds United in the starting lineup this year, he might be a valuable addition to the team if he returns from loan this month.
Thanks to a terrifying relegation-release clause, the American left for Union Berlin in the summer. However, Graeme Bailey reports that Daniel Farke is thinking of bringing the American back to Elland Road during the January transfer window because he is not happy at the Bundesliga team [One Leeds Fan Channel, 4 January].
Although Aaronson was considered a “lightweight” in the Premier League, Sky Sports analyst Robinson thinks he would be a valuable player in the Championship.
Furthermore, a return might make sense given that Elland Road’s roster currently lacks an obvious number 10, even though defense appears to be the transfer market’s top priority.
Aaronson played 41 games for the Whites following his £24.7 million move to England, and he has made 20 appearances in all competitions for the German team this season. [Sky Sports]
“It will be interesting to see what the manager’s plans are for him,” Robinson stated to MOT Leeds News. It’s clear that they thought they wouldn’t need him this season, so they allowed him to go on loan.
We’re not sure why he went out on loan—whether it was because he didn’t match the manager’s intentions or for budgetary reasons.
“But I believe he’s a respectable player at the championship level.” He was a little bit lightweight and knocked off the ball, which caused him to struggle in the Premier League.
You can’t argue with his work rate, but the final output and quality weren’t up to par, which is why he was placed on loan.
“I don’t see him starting for the team, even if the manager believes he’s a key member moving ahead.
“You look at the FA Cup match at Peterborough, where he made six changes, and the players who came in, their work ethic and mindset were exactly what you would want.”
Aaronson isn’t a player who would likely return to the starting lineup because it appears that he has every player on the team playing for him.
However, you never know what the team will get up to while he’s in the lineup till the end of the campaign.
“It’s important to monitor whether he returns or takes out a loan elsewhere if the loan move where he is isn’t functioning.
“But he might be useful to have around as a member of the squad.”
