Here are the latest Leeds United headlines for Sunday, July 9, 2023.
Leeds to make Wootten appointment
Leeds United are set to appoint Ed Wootten as their new goalkeeping coach, according to the Athletic. New head coach Daniel Farke worked with Wootten at Norwich City, and is ready to bring him to Elland Road following eight years in East Anglia
That will take the number of ex-Norwich coaches joined Farke at Leeds to four, following the arrivals of Eddie Riemer, Chris Domogalla and Christopher John last week,
Leeds' goalkeeping situation is one that could develop this summer, with Illan Meslier linked with moves away and Joel Robles' contract expired. The Spanish keeper was invited to join pre-season training with the Whites, but is yet to announce a decision on his future.
Aaronson exit confirmed
Brenden Aaronson will not be returning to Leeds United for pre-season training on Monday after sealing a move to Union Berlin. The American will be joining the Bundesliga outfit on a season-long loan deal as he becomes the third high profile player to leave in a matter of days after the club’s relegation from the Premier League.
He follows Robin Koch and Diego Llorente out of the exit door after their respective switches to Eintract Frankfurt and Roma. Aaronson only joined the Whites last summer as he made the £25m switch from Red Bull Salzburg, but, despite making 40 appearances in all competitions, he found the going difficult at Elland Road.
As such, he will be looking to reignite his career in the German capital with Union Berlin, who finished fourth in the Bundesliga last season and will compete in the Champions League group stages this season.
"Union's path and the success of the last few years did not go unnoticed in either the USA, Austria or England,” Aaronson said after joining the club. “Somehow, you always heard something about them.
“A year ago, I wouldn't have believed that I would be here and able to play in the Champions League with Union. I'm looking forward to the year ahead with joy and confidence and want to help us have another successful season."
