{"id":46005,"date":"2026-04-18T06:55:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T10:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/18\/manchester-united-on-alert-to-sign-leeds-star-for-15m-after-wanting-to-leave-elland-road\/"},"modified":"2026-04-18T06:55:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T10:55:41","slug":"manchester-united-on-alert-to-sign-leeds-star-for-15m-after-wanting-to-leave-elland-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/18\/manchester-united-on-alert-to-sign-leeds-star-for-15m-after-wanting-to-leave-elland-road\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United on alert to sign Leeds star for \u00a315m after wanting to leave Elland Road"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/18\/manchester-united-on-alert-to-sign-leeds-star-for-15m-after-wanting-to-leave-elland-road\/#Tanaka_insists_on_leaving_Leeds\" >Tanaka insists on leaving Leeds<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/18\/manchester-united-on-alert-to-sign-leeds-star-for-15m-after-wanting-to-leave-elland-road\/#Manchester_United_hope_to_close_deal_quickly_for_midfielder_with_just_9m_difference\" >Manchester United hope to close deal quickly for midfielder with just \u00a39m difference<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/18\/manchester-united-on-alert-to-sign-leeds-star-for-15m-after-wanting-to-leave-elland-road\/#Manchester_United_issue_emergency_alert_over_Tanaka_race\" >Manchester United issue emergency alert over Tanaka race<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Manchester United are in contention to sign Ao Tanaka from Leeds United this summer, but Michael Carrick has been impressed with the midfielder&#8217;s performances at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"tanaka-pushing-for-leeds-exit\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tanaka_insists_on_leaving_Leeds\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Tanaka insists on leaving Leeds<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Man United had the chance to see Tanaka&#8217;s qualities first-hand last Monday as the midfielder played a more than adequate role as Leeds won for the first time in 45 years at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<p>It was also a reminder that Los Blancos need his quality, just a week after he scored the decisive goal in the FA Cup semi-final against West Ham United.<\/p>\n<p>However, it may have been too late to realize that Tanaka is a player who can perform every week in the Premier League, and there are now reports that Tanaka will push for his departure from the club.<\/p>\n<p>A new contract at Elland Road has not yet been ruled out, but it remains to be seen whether Tanaka is willing to accept his current playing time.<\/p>\n<p>Daniel Farke certainly hopes so, telling reporters recently: <em>\u201cThis is his first season at the highest level and it took time to adapt to this level and be consistent.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"man-utd-want-to-get-deal-done-quickly-atalanta-ederson-transfer-update\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mixcollage-29-may-2025-09-38-am-2711.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mixcollage-29-may-2025-09-38-am-2711.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_United_hope_to_close_deal_quickly_for_midfielder_with_just_9m_difference\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tManchester United hope to close deal quickly for midfielder with just \u00a39m difference<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">The Red Devils are one of three times trying to bring the price down.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>&#8220;There was a lot of criticism at times, but if we can perform like we did on Monday, it will be good. Ao is a very important player for us.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, the ball appears to be in the midfielder&#8217;s court, but he could still pull off the ultimate betrayal by leaving Elland Road for Man United this summer.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"man-utd-on-red-alert-in-tanaka-race\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_United_issue_emergency_alert_over_Tanaka_race\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Manchester United issue emergency alert over Tanaka race<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Team Talk, Man United are currently on high alert in the race to sign Tanaka, which could be one of the most surprising moves of the summer considering the rivalry between the two clubs.<\/p>\n<p>Carrick, who is worth \u00a315m, was reportedly impressed with the Japan international on Monday and wants to include him in his midfield squad.<\/p>\n<p>    Man United&#8217;s midfield problems are well documented. Strengthening in that area is a clear priority for INEOS this summer, with names such as Sandro Tonali and Elliott Anderson emerging as top targets on that front.<\/p>\n<p>But even if that fails, Tanaka could provide the Red Devils with an unexpected gem.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\" scope=\"col\">\n<p>Ao Tanaka vs Manchester United<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>minutes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>74<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>tackle<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Won a ground duel<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>3\/4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>advance to the final third<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>It was a perfect performance from the 27-year-old last Monday and should be enough for Leeds to rush ahead with contract talks.<\/p>\n<p>As it stands, Tanaka&#8217;s current contract expires in 2028. On paper, the Whites should have plenty of time to finalize a deal, but there could be further interest from Man United as the midfielder considers his future.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United are in contention to sign Ao Tanaka from Leeds United this summer, but Michael Carrick has been impressed with the midfielder&#8217;s performances at Old Trafford. 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