Leeds are finally stable – and can offer Aaron Lennon the environment he needs to get back to enjoying his football once again.
Everton winger Aaron Lennon returned to training this week after ending last season on the sidelines, with BBC Sport reporting he was suffering a ‘stress related illness’.
Lennon was happy simply to be back on the training pitch with his teammates, a major step in his recovery.
When it comes to playing football next season, breaking into Everton’s team may be tricky.
Everton’s Aaron Lennon in action with Sunderland’s Lee Cattermole
Before his enforced break at the end of last season, Lennon had made only six Premier League starts under Ronald Koeman, and a further five substitute appearances.
Everton have been the biggest spenders this transfer window so far in the top flight, and competition for places will be tougher than ever before.
A fresh start may be just what Lennon needs, and former club Leeds United are finally in a position to offer it.
Aaron Lennon at Leeds United
For years Leeds have been the definition of instability, chaotic behind the scenes and directionless on the pitch.
Now there is finally hope of a new era. Lennon needs a stable environment and for the first time in more than a decade, the Whites have one.
New owner Andrea Radrizzani has transformed the atmosphere at the club, and demonstrated his financial and negotiating power by buying back Elland Road.
Lennon was still playing for Leeds when the stadium was sold in 2004, and they cashed in on him a year later to sell the winger to Tottenham.
He is still only 30-years-old, and from a football perspective it is a good fit, Leeds are short on wingers, and Lennon has plenty more to offer.
Stepping down a level into the Championship could be good for him, and he can fall back in love with football once again.
Everton may even consider letting him leave on a loan deal if it is what the player wants, given his recent troubles.
Lennon may choose to fight for his place at Everton, but a move back to Leeds makes more sense than it ever has done.
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