Newcastle United are leading the race to sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Joe Rodon, looking likely to beat Leeds United as things stand.
The Telegraph report that Tottenham are likely to let Rodon leave on loan until the end of the season for first-team football.
Brighton and Hove Albion fancy Rodon given that he played under Graham Potter at Swansea City.
Leeds United and Watford both want Rodon too, believing he can strengthen their back lines in the relegation fight.
Yet it’s claimed that Newcastle are actually the favourites to sign Rodon and look set to add him on loan in January.
It’s quite clear that Newcastle desperately need defensive additions, so Rodon could come in and provide a huge boost for Eddie Howe.
Rodon has found life difficult at Tottenham
Signed from Swansea for £11million in 2020, Rodon hasn’t quite broken through at Tottenham.
Rodon has only ever started eight Premier League games for Tottenham and hasn’t started a league game this term.
Despite being praised for his ‘great potential’ by Mike England, Rodon is struggling for playing time.
A capable Premier League defender with some untapped potential, 24-year-old Rodon absolutely fits the bill for Newcastle.
Beating Leeds to Rodon would be a coup for Newcastle too, making a strong if understated start to the January window.
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