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title: "Leeds United: Brenden Aaronson transfer getting closer"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-brenden-aaronson-transfer-gossip/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Daniel Clubbe"
section: "Leeds United News"
published: "2022-05-26T08:15:28Z"
modified: "2022-05-26T08:15:28Z"
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# Leeds United: Brenden Aaronson transfer getting closer

**[Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) are closing in on the signing of Reb Bull Salzburg midfielder Brenden Aaronson, according to reliable journalist and [MLS insider](https://twitter.com/tombogert) Tom Bogert.**

### The lowdown: Rising star

Born in New Jersey, the 21-year-old made the grade for MLS outfit Philidelphia Union before heading to Europe in 2021.

Since arriving in Austria, the USA international has provided [28 direct goal contributions](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/brenden-aaronson/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/393323) in 65 outings for Salzburg, lifting two [Austrian Bundesliga titles](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/brenden-aaronson/erfolge/spieler/393323) and two [Austrian Cups](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/brenden-aaronson/erfolge/spieler/393323) in the process.

Having been on the radar at Elland Road for some time, a move for the player now appears to be closer than ever to completion as Jesse Marsch gets to work in the market…

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### The latest: ‘Signed & done’

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/tombogert/status/1529525092270624772) on Wednesday evening, Bogert confirmed that the deal was on the brink of being completed as the [18-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/brenden-aaronson/nationalmannschaft/spieler/393323/verein_id/3505) American heads to Thorp Arch.

He stated: “Sources: Brenden Aaronson has arrived in England to do his medical (tomorrow) and officially complete his $30 million transfer to Leeds United from RB Salzburg. Getting deal signed & done before Aaronson joins USMNT for friendlies against Morocco & Uruguay then Nations League.”

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### The verdict: Superb start

Whilst there has been [much speculation](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-united-raphinha-update-transfer-news/) about possible outgoings from the Whites squad, it’s crucial that Marsch and Victor Orta get their own incomings in order swiftly.

Holding a market value of £18m ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/brenden-aaronson/marktwertverlauf/spieler/393323)), signing Aaronson for the mooted $30m (£23.8m) fee has to be regarded as an excellent piece of business for a fully-fledged 21-year-old international talent.

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During the recently completed 2021/22 campaign the attacking midfielder scored [six times and provided 10 assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/brenden-aaronson/leistungsdaten/spieler/393323) in 41 appearances, including five direct goal contributions as Salzburg went on a Champions League adventure through qualifying and the group stage.

[Predominantly](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/brenden-aaronson/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/393323) operating as a number 10, Aaronson’s imminent arrival at Elland Road may see Marsch implement a formation switch next term as the 48-year-old looks to successfully integrate his compatriot into the Premier League and guide Leeds to a more promising campaign.

***In other news, Leeds are eyeing up another signing after Aaronson. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-united-aaronson-minamino-transfer-news-updates-lufc-rumours/)***