USMNT Star Brenden Aaronson Set to Get His Big Money Move to the Premier League

The USMNT has had several great stars who have played in the Premier League. The likes of Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey come to mind, and now Christian Pulisic has taken up that mantle. However, RB Salzburg star Brenden Aaronson could join him next season.

The RB Salzburg star has dazzled clubs with his form for the club and Leeds United are plotting a move to sign him. Leeds were in a tense relegation battle until the last day of the Premier League and managed to secure their place with a last-minute goal from Jack Harrison.

They’ll now want to strengthen for next season and their American manager Jesse Marsch has the USMNT on his mind.

Brenden Aaronson and his form for RB Salzburg

Aaronson came through the Philadelphia Union academy before getting his move to Austrian club RB Salzburg. He plays as an attacking midfielder and has impressed this season. Leeds tried to sign him in the January transfer window, but Salzburg didn’t want to let him go in the middle of the season.

According to a report from The Athletic, the Premier League club is willing to pay a $28 million transfer fee for Aaronson’s services. The 21-year-old has played under Marsch at Salzburg and the manager wants to reunite with his young protege.

In two seasons with Salzburg, Aaronson has managed to score 13 goals and add 15 assists. That’s an impressive tally considering his young age, and Leeds have got their hands on a future USMNT superstar.

Leeds United and their options in attack

Leeds currently have the likes of Patrick Bamford, Raphinha, and Daniel James to start in attack. Jack Harrison, Rodrigo, and young prospect Joe Gelhardt come off the bench and round off the senior attacking options at the club.

However, Raphinha has been heavily linked with a move away to FC Barcelona, and his departure would create the space for Brenden Aaronson’s arrival. Moreover, Marsch could even try and play Aaronson as a central attacking midfielder, with Kalvin Philips and Mateusz Klich covering behind him.

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