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Leeds United is preparing for transfer offers for Brenden Aaronson, whose performances could attract interest from rival clubs, especially during the upcoming World Cup. The club aims to secure his best form to ensure Premier League survival while planning to offer him a new contract as he approaches the final year of his current deal.
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Leeds United returned to the Premier League this season after a two-season absence, having won the Championship under Daniel Farke before earning automatic promotion. The return to the top flight has been anything but comfortable, though. The club currently sit 15th in the table with 33 points from 31 matches, just four points above the relegation zone, making every remaining fixture feel like a final. Four games without a league goal and only two wins in 14 matches have left fans understandably nervous, and yet, amid the tension, one player continues to catch the eye.
Transfer insider Pete OāRourke has flagged that Brenden Aaronsonās performances for Leeds this season could attract serious interest from rival clubs, particularly if the American shines at the World Cup this summer. OāRourke noted that Leedsā immediate priority is to have Aaronson playing at his best to help secure Premier League survival, but a strong international tournament would inevitably put him on the radar of several clubs watching closely. This matches broader reports that Leeds United plan to offer Aaronson a new deal as he enters the final year of his current contract, which is indeed a clear signal that the club see him as a key part of their plans.
LONDON, ENGLAND ā APRIL 05: Brenden Aaronson of Leeds United reacts after being fouled by Max Kilman of West Ham United (not pictured), which was confirmed following a VAR review resulting in a penalty kick being awarded during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between West Ham United and Leeds United at London Stadium on April 05, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
āIf he goes to the World Cup and has a good tournament, Iām sure thereāll be a number of clubs who will be keeping tabs on the attacker as well.
āFor Leeds right now, they just want Aaronson to perform to the highest level possible to try and secure Premier League survival.ā
The numbers back that up: across 30 Premier League appearances this season, Aaronson has contributed seven goal involvements, four goals and three assists, at a rate of 0.32 per 90 minutes. His non-penalty xG per 90 sits at 0.25, placing his overall npxG output at 5.66, which puts him in the top 79th percentile of Premier League players, per Footy Stats. For a side that has struggled to score in recent weeks, he is a vital creative spark.
The reality of Leedsā dilemma is that they are trying to keep their squad together while staying in the league, two goals that get harder to balance the better Aaronson plays. A World Cup showcase doesnāt just boost his price tag; it gives Leeds less time to sign him to a new deal before more clubs join the queue. Farkeās side need Aaronson to drag them to safety, and then they have to convince him that staying is better than the offers waiting elsewhere. That is the tightrope Leeds United must walk this summer, and itās a tough one to get right.
Brenden Aaronson is entering the final year of his current contract with Leeds United, prompting the club to consider offering him a new deal.
Brenden Aaronson has been a standout player for Leeds United, contributing significantly despite the team's struggles in the Premier League.
Leeds United currently sits 15th in the Premier League table with 33 points from 31 matches, just four points above the relegation zone.
A strong performance by Brenden Aaronson at the World Cup could attract serious interest from rival clubs, complicating Leeds United's efforts to retain him.

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