The Football.London journalist said on the outlet’s Spurs podcast on 1 July that the Welshman had Premier League interest from both the top two from last season’s Championship as Leicester were interested as well.
But he is headed back to Elland Road for a fee similar to what Spurs turned down from Portman Road in an effective cash-plus-player transfer as Whites star Archie Gray heads to North London [The Athletic, 1 July].
Gold said that Rodon “absolutely loves” Leeds United after spending last season on loan there, and his presence at Tottenham appears to have eased the negotiations over Gray after the teenager’s proposed move to Brentford collapsed [Guardian, 30 June].