Ian Wright picks out Leeds United player as the one to watch in the Premier League next season
Leeds United midfielder Ao Tanaka sparkled in their Championship title-winning season
Ao Tanaka, a midfielder for Leeds United, is predicted by Ian Wright to excel in the Premier League the next season.
One of the Championship’s most impressive players, the Japan international was crucial to the Whites’ championship victory.
Tanaka helped United finish first with 100 points by contributing five goals and two assists from 43 league games.
Tanaka gained cult status among Whites supporters thanks to his dynamic displays and knack for passing in the midfield engine room.
When asked which player he is most looking forward to watching next season, Arsenal veteran Wright responded on the Kelly and Wrighty Show.
“He’s not even a kid, but I’m going with Ao Tanaka at Leeds,” the former England international retorted.
If he continues to perform the way he has this season for Leeds in the Premier League, their number six won’t be there for long.
Ao Tanaka is amazing and someone to watch out for; I’m not trying to sell him.”
With Joe Rothwell returning to Bournemouth after a successful loan stint and Josuha Guilavogui scheduled to be released at the end of June, United is shorthanded in the midfield.
Daniel Farke, the senior options manager, presently has Tanaka, Ethan Ampadu, and Ilia Gruev at his disposal.
When the summer transfer window begins this week, the Whites are anticipated to address this position.
A supplementary transfer window is opening to provide clubs the chance to sign players before to the start of FIFA’s Club World Cup, which is scheduled for next month.
Clubs can finalize agreements between June 1 and June 10 before it reopens in its entirety on June 16. The period ends on September 1.
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