Leeds United are still plotting a summer move for RB Salzburg midfielder Brenden Aaronson, according to an update from journalist Phil Hay.

The Lowdown: Leeds miss out on January move

The Whites seemingly spent the whole of January trying to acquire the 21-year-old's signature but he ended up remaining at Salzburg for the rest of the season.

Aaronson has stood out as a key man for his current team in 2021/22, starting all six Champions League group stage matches and helping them reach the knockout rounds, which no doubt is what made it difficult for Leeds to get a deal done.

Victor Orta may return for the American in the summer transfer window, however, and a fresh update has emerged regarding the situation.

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The Latest: Interest still remains

Taking to Twitter on Friday, Hay confirmed that the Whites are still keen on getting their man, as Orta looks to work his magic once the season ends:

"Leeds confident their pitch will work."

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The Verdict: No-brainer for Whites

Aaronson looks like a great young talent with a big future in the game, so Leeds remaining interested in him is encouraging news.

The midfielder has been compared to Chelsea's on-loan star and past Whites target Conor Gallagher in terms of style, with the Englishman scoring seven goals and registering three assists for Crystal Palace this season.

The hope is of course that Aaronson could have a similar impact at Leeds, thriving in a No.10 role for Salzburg and bringing an extra dimension in the middle of the park.

FBRef.com put the player in the 99th percentile in Europe for pressures per 90 with a remarkable 27.84 each match, so it's no surprise Leeds see him as someone who would fit their high-intensity style under Marcelo Bielsa like a glove.

In other news, one Leeds player could leave the club permanently. Find out who it is here.