Club adviser backs exit-linked Leeds star to join Coventry in summer
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Wed 15 April 2026 10:44, UK Ao Tanaka could move to Coventry City if he was to push for a transfer away from Leeds United this summer.That is according to ex-Everton, Aston Villa, and Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, who thinks Leeds will open contract talks to keep Tanaka at Elland Road.The 27-year-old’s contract at the club does not expire until 2028, but he has only started eight Premier League matches for Leeds this season.The Japan international could leave in order to be guaranteed greater playing time elsewhere, although he has started Leeds’ last two matches.Leeds’ Premier League status will determine their transfer activity, and their 2-1 win at rivals Manchester United means they remain on course to stay in the top flight. 🔄 Leeds United Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Elland Road boardroom. VISIT THE LEEDS TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Coventry backed to pursue Ao TanakaEverton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes Coventry would be best placed to make a move for Tanaka in the summer.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness though is expecting the midfielder to be a Leeds player next season.Minutes Played837Successful Passes84.2%Chances Created12Successful Dribbles33.3%Duels Won45.3%Ao Tanaka’s Premier League stats for Leeds this season.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “Tanaka’s got some quality, that’s for sure.
Now that Leeds are looking as though they’re safe, I think they’ll open up contract negotiations. “Leeds will want to keep him.
“But I think he’ll end up back at Leeds now after that win against Man United. And I think that we’ll expect to see Tanaka in the white shirt next year.”Leeds to hold further contract talks with starSources have told Football Insider that Leeds also want to tie down Brenden Aaronson to a new contract at the end of the season.Aaronson enters the final year of his current contract in the summer, and has emerged as a key player under Daniel Farke this campaign.The 25-year-old is set to feature for the USA at this summer’s World Cup, which could spark further interest from clubs in the transfer window.Leeds do not want Aaronson to leave the club on a free transfer, and are confident of the midfielder remaining at Elland Road if they secure Premier League safety. 🚨 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Leeds United Insider Access Get the full story from Elland Road and Thorp Arch with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of West Yorkshire.