Everton completed Leeds United a world of good by agreeing to sell £30 million player in January.
Rodon, 26, has been sensational for Leeds this season and will start again this evening when we go to Rotherham United. The Wales star has been solid, drawing comparisons to the time we had Ben White.
Leeds will be desperate to keep him. TeamTalk say that Tottenham value the ex-Swansea man at a fee of £20m, but surely, with his deal due to expire in the summer of 2025 – his value will reduce next summer.
Tottenham are expected to be open to his exit. But, with Cristian Romero suspended and Micky van de Ven, it has opened up the need for a signing. Leeds fans have been worried Rodon could be recalled.
While that looks unlikely, and Rodon will remain at Leeds, Spurs signing a central defender in January puts a nail in the coffin for any potential return to the London club for Rodon. Everton can help Leeds.
Despite all the drama about a possible case against Everton following the 10-point deduction and the guilty verdict, it might be the Toffees that help Leeds keep Rodon. In the form of £30m, Branthwaite.
The Mail say one of the clubs interested in Branthwaite is Tottenham, ahead of January. Branthwaite has made an excellent start to life at Everton this season, in what is his first proper season at Goodison Park.
Spurs need a defender and Branthwaite is an option, at an affordable £30m. So, Everton sanctioning a move helps Leeds keep Rodon, as the Wales man becomes even more surplus to requirements at Spurs.
