Leeds United will be hoping they can persuade Tottenham Hotspur to send Joe Rodon back to the club on loan next season, or failing that, they can strike a sensible deal for the central defender. Rodon last week saw his contract at Tottenham extended by another year, with the expectation being it will allow the Premier League club to pick up a transfer fee from any interested parties.
That deal will also provide an opportunity for another loan, with a sizeable loan fee paid as compensation to Spurs for a player who as things stand will depart the club next summer. Leeds have made it clear they would love Rodon back, but will have to wait to see what the intentions are from Spurs and the player.
Meanwhile, the Whites can utilise their good relationship with Tottenham to further explore other loan options. Spurs have a host of talented young players who the club will likely loan out next season, players like Ashley Phillips who was at Plymouth Argyle, Alfie Devine who played for Port Vale and Dave Scarlett who was at Portsmouth.
Two players who could be of interest to Leeds are England under-19 forward Jamie Donley and Scotland under-21 rising star Matthew Craig. Donley has made three appearances for Spurs and is seen as a real talent with a big future, but maybe is a player a year away from being a regular in the Premier League, while Craig is a defensive midfielder who impressed last season at Doncaster but is now seen as ready to make the step up into the Championship or higher.
A man who knows both well is Football.London reporter Rob Guest, who gives the lowdown on two of many talented Tottenham players who could be sent out on loan next season.
Matthew Craig
"Craig's loan move to Doncaster Rovers proved to be a huge success and it was perhaps one of Tottenham's best loan deals last campaign. The midfielder was a key cog in Grant McCann's side and he played an integral role in the South Yorkshire club going on an incredible winning run in the final few months of the season to come from nowhere to seal a play-off spot. Doncaster would no doubt like to take Craig back to the Eco-Power Stadium but a move to a higher division beckons."
Jamie Donley
"Named in Postecoglou's matchday squad on a number of occasions and going on to make three senior appearances for Tottenham, the versatile attacker should certainly be pushing for regular opportunities in the squad in 2024/25 going on his outstanding form.
"If he isn't to be involved on a regular basis, a loan move is a no-brainer for Tottenham as he has all the attributes to excel in the Football League and that will only work in their favour."