Leeds United preparing an improved offer for Brenden Aaronson

Leeds United preparing an improved offer for Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Brenden Aaronson after initial bid of £15m was rejected by the Austrian club

Leeds United are preparing an improved offer for midfielder Brenden Aaronson
The 21-year old is keen to move to the Premier League and work with Bielsa
However, his club are understood to be reluctant to sell him in this window
Therefore, they have rejected Leeds’ initial bid of just over £15million for him

Leeds United are preparing an improved offer for Red Bull Salzburg’s USA international midfielder Brenden Aaronson.

The 21-year old is keen to move to the Premier League and work with Marcelo Bielsa but his club are understood to be reluctant to sell him in this window and have rejected Leeds’ initial bid of just over £15m.

Aaronson has only been with Salzburg for a year but his high energy performances for club and country have alerted scouts across Europe.

Leeds are preparing an improved offer for USA international midfielder Brenden Aaronson

Leeds were initially considering spending a limited amount this window and had flirted with the prospect of loans but, with injuries mounting, they made Aaronson their number one target for this month as he ticked the boxes on their ideal profile.

His high intensity running statistics are among the best in Europe and Celtic made an approach for him last year.

The 21-year old is keen to move to the Premier League and work with Marcelo Bielsa but his club are understood to be reluctant to sell him in this window

Red Bull Salzburg have rejected Leeds’ initial bid of just over £15million for the midfielder (C)

Having been born in Medford, New Jersey, he was handed the nickname the ‘Medford Messi’ in tribute to his attacking style and has gone in to earn 15 caps for the USA scoring five goals.

His form with Salzburg and fast growing reputation have also attracted attention from Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund but a move to Leeds appeals.

Aaronson played 45 minutes in a friendly on Tuesday as Red Bull beat SV Reid 3-1. His style and energy would be an ideal fit for Leeds and they will be hoping the player’s desire to play in England can play a part in persuading his club to deal now.