News about Joe Rodon

MATT BARLOW: When Howard Wilkinson led Sheffield Wednesday up into the top-flight the established elite were rattled by the speed and relentlessness of his team. They were robust and direct. And, when the ball went dead, Wilkinson's players were drilled to react in pairs. One, usually the one nearest the ball, would sprint to retrieve it and throw it to the other, who would have dashed to the spot required to restart the game in the blink of an eye with the rest of the team attuned to plan.

Leeds - who lost the play-off final at Wembley to Southampton - are 3/1 favourites to be crowned champions and gain automatic promotion to the Premier League. With the likes of Crysencio Summerville and Patrick Bamford returning to Elland Road this season - coupled with new signings Alex Cairns, Joe Rodon, Joe Rothwell and Jayden Bogle who were brought in to bolster their depth - and the Whites enter with one of the strongest squads in the Championship.

Tottenham supporters raved on social media after footage resurfaced showing expected new recruit Archie Gray starring for Leeds in a previous FA Cup clash against Chelsea. Spurs are finalising an agreement with Leeds that will see 18-year-old Gray join Ange Postecoglou 's side in a deal which will be worth around £30million plus defender Joe Rodon going the other way in a separate move worth £10m.

Tottenham are closing on an agreement with Leeds United for Archie Gray in a deal which will be worth around £30million plus defender Joe Rodon going the other way in a separate deal worth £10m. Ipswich and Leicester have also been interested in Wales international Rodon who spent last season on loan at Elland Road. Tottenham opened talks for Gray on Sunday after Leeds rejected a £35m offer from Brentford because of the payment structure.

Tottenham are hoping to tempt newly-promoted Southampton into handing over Carlos Alcaraz this summer in a swap deal. The Argentine midfielder joined the Saints from Racing Club in January 2023 and has scored eight goals in 47 appearances. He spent the second half of last season on loan at Juventus, contributing one assist in 12 matches.

Wales have sacked manager Rob Page after they failed to qualify for Euro 2024. During his time in charge, Page guided Wales to their first World Cup since 1958, when they participated in the 2022 tournament in Qatar.

Under-fire boss Rob Page apologised to Wales fans after a 4-0 thrashing to Slovakia and said it is 'up to the powers that be' to decide if he stays in the job. Page saw Wales get dismantled in a Trnava friendly after their dismal 0-0 draw with Gibraltar, the world's 203rd-ranked team, in Portugal on Thursday. The pressure has steadily grown on Page after Wales' flat performance at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar when they finished bottom of their group and their failure to qualify for this summer's European Championship.

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is looking to build on last season's fifth-placed finish, in which he secured Europa League football, and is now planning a massive overhaul in personnel. He has said 'change has to happen', if the north London club are going to be able to compete across all fronts next season, including a top-four spot in the Premier League - and a return to the Champions League.

Leeds United will be forced to sell a number of prized assets this summer to balance the books after missing out on the payday of promotion to the Premier League enhanced their bleak financial outlook. Crysensio Summerville could lead a mass exodus at Elland Road after Leeds lost 1-0 to Southampton in Sunday's play-off final. Not winning a return to the top flight means the club lost out on north of £100m in matchday, broadcast and commercial revenue. Leeds will not just have to sell before they can buy this summer - but also settle substantial outstanding amounts owed in past transfers. It is understood the club owe £189.7m in agreed instalments of payments for player acquisitions before this year.

LEWIS STEELE AT WEMBLEY: Just 33 days ago, Russell Martin slumped in a chair in the press conference room at Leicester's King Power Stadium sporting an expression of disbelief. His team had just waved the white flag in the race for automatic promotion by being thumped 5-0. 'I did not like what I saw from my team one bit,' he said, looking like he had run out of puff after an arduous season of ups and downs. 'Body language, arms up in the air. It's inexcusable. Players need to show love for each other, I'm fed up of doing it. 'They need to feel some pain and the same pain that I'm feeling right now, and the hurt that I'm feeling. It's pathetic. This result and performance is not on. How much do we really want to win promotion? How much do we care?'

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ROSS HEPPENSTALL: Joe Rodon has put his head in where it hurts during what he describes as 'the maddest season ever' on loan at Leeds United. The uncompromising Tottenham defender has the scars to prove it too, but now he is aiming to help Daniel Farke's men finish the job by winning today's Championship play-off final. Victory over Southampton at Wembley would complete am outstanding campaign for Rodon, who has formed a formidable central defensive partnership with Leeds captain and Wales team-mate Ethan Ampadu.

LEWIS STEELE: The Championship is back for another jam-packed Easter season, with some teams making or breaking a team's promotion campaign, while others relegating for points in order to prevent dreaded relegation. Leicester won 13 games in the first 14 games back in the second tier after their fairytale era ended with relegation. However, the Championship is a marathon, not a sprint, and the Foxes have faltered, not a sprint.

After he died in the Netherlands, Charlie Batcup, 30, was described as a 'dear friend.' His cause of death is unknown. Pontlliw FC's team, he said, is "heartbroken and devastated." The club said in a tweet: 'Pontlliw FC is heartbroken and devastated to learn that our player, club man, and dear friend Charlie Batcup has tragically died in a tweet.'

ADAM SHERGOLD AT THE MKM STADIUM: Leeds was a good bet to win in the third straight away league until Joe Rodon was sent early in the morning. They'd been on the dominant team, taking out all of the possibilities of note. In fact, Hull's goalkeeper Ryan Allsop was owed for three critical first-half saves to hold his team in contention. All the smart money was on them to emerge with three points as Daniel Farke's quick attack built up a second-half peak. But the game turned on its axis when Rodon knocked out Hull forward Aaron Connolly as he attempted to break free from inside his own half and collected a second booking.

The first international break of the new season is here, but Premier League players will not be given any time for rest and relaxation as they represent their respective nations. Any English top-flight player is residing in the United Kingdom, and the air miles are racking up for people traveling around the world to compete in international tournaments. When the Premier League returns, players will be able to travel for shorter trips abroad for European Championship qualifiers against Ukraine and Scotland, but others will have to face long-haul flights that could cause wreak havoc on their body clocks.

According to Mail Sport, Gnonto asked not to be involved in the First Round North tie because he wants the club to consider releasing him before the window closes. Leeds have remained steadfast in their reaction to interested parties, insisting that they do not want to sell the Italian national with four years remaining on contract after joining Zurich last September. He made a huge difference during a difficult season for Leeds, which culminated in a number of inquiries, including those from Burnley, Freiburg, Inter Milan, and Everton.

SIMON JONES: After Liam Cooper was banned from playing for eight weeks, Tottenham centre Joe Rodon agreed to join Leeds United on a season-long loan. Since coming from Swansea in 2020 and the Welshman, 25, hasn't been able to secure a starting position for Spurs and spent the last season on loan at Rennes. He was a member of the Wales squad that qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1958 and played in Qatar.

In talks for Nottingham Forest winger Brennan Johnson, who is valued at £50 million, Tottenham Hotspur may sell Djed Spence and Joe Rodon. Several Premier League clubs are keen on Johnson, but Forest isn't about to budge on their asking price for the forward. Brentford has already had bids turned down, the new £40 million, though it's unclear if they will enter again as they look for a new forward.

MATT BARLOW: Tottenham's quest for the brave new world starts with a preseason tour down under, and the club's new head coach Ange Postecoglu promises to rewrite the club's culture as he promises to rewrite the team's identity. 'Win, score, be exciting, and a moving watch' has been the message sent by Spurs' fifth permanent manager in four turbulent years since Spurs reached the Champions League final in four turbulent years. Postecoglu is committed to attacking and challenging football. He expects high quality in preparation and behaviour, and he will have the opportunity to get to know his players better and shape his plans for the season.

TOM COLLOMOSSE: Wales' ten-man squad was sunk by a heroic attack from one of European football's most promising prospects. Arda Guler, Turkey's 18-year-old sensation, screamed in a spectacular second in the closing stages after fellow replacement Umut Nayir had put the home team one up. That means two defeats in four days for Wales, who lost their hopes of qualifying for Euro 2024, and leaves manager Rob Page under growing scrutiny in the post-Gareth Bale period. Wales had to fear in the ninth minute when Zeki Celik's cut-back was turned into his own net by Joe Rodon, with the visitors saved by a marginal offside.

You can bet there was a sixth sense in Daniel Levy's head that a culling is required at Tottenham this summer. The 6-1 loss at Newcastle on Sunday afternoon would have been the biggest eye opener for anyone with a board seat at Spurs, and with Champions League football looking nigh-on impossible, everyone associated with the club will need to be on their action stations to get the club back to form. Start the book and start over. There's been a long line in the deadwood. With a slew of smart signings in the team's weakest areas, you should recruit a new manager and give him time. His to-do list will almost certainly go a few pages long ahead of a pivotal pre-season.

After Tottenham agreed to terminate Matt Doherty's deal, Atletico Madrid announced the signing of the full back's contract. Doherty has joined the Spanish giants on a short-term deal until the end of the season. After reaching an agreement to end his deal, Tottenham Hotspur announced the 30-year-old's resignation.

CHRIS SUTTON: England and Wales are gearing up for the final group game showdown on Tuesday, and Sportsmail's Chris Sutton has compiled a preview of the evening's key battles. I've gotten tired of Kane criticism. We've all seen this movie before. He is mocked, questioned, and chastised for his role as England's undroppable No 9 for several years, but he delivers. Kane wants to open his World Cup account, and Joe Rodon, his Tottenham colleague who is on loan to Rennes, will be on his way tonight.

PLAYER RATINGS: The first match at the World Cup for Wales was a thrilling one, with the two nations competing for the first time in 64 years. With a late penalty, Talisman Gareth Bale salvaged a 1-1 draw for the Dragons, but not before US winger Timothy Weah gave Gregg Berhalter's team a deserved lead. Two players, Kieffer Moore (left), a half-time replacement for Wales, were among the standouts, while center backs Walker Zimmerman (right), who gave up the spot kick, and Wales' Joe Rodon struggled. Kieran Gill of Sportsmail ruled over the two sides of the conflict and offers his take on the Qatari player ratings.