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Leeds could land Gary Mac 2.0 as Orta reportedly keen on ‘silky’ 21-year-old – TBR View

Giuseppe Labellarte

Mon 27 December 2021 19:15, UK

Leeds United are in need of bolstering their ranks come the January transfer window.

The Whites have struggled this season and are hovering a few points about the Premier League relegation zone.

Worse still, numerous Leeds players have been out through injury, depleting their ranks further.

According to reports, Victor Orta is “seriously interested” in a versatile midfielder who’s been described as “silky”.

Last week, claimed the Whites are just one of “many clubs” eyeing Brenden Aaronson.

The 21-year-old, who plays for Red Bull Salzburg, can feature in central midfield, at No. 10, and on the wings.

Aaronson cost the Austrian giants an initial £4.5million, breaking Union’s record for transfer fee received.

In addition, Union stand to receive £7.6million if certain incentives are met.

The United States international has become a key player for Salzburg, with 26 competitive appearances this season.

In addition, Aaronson has already won 15 United States caps, scoring five goals.

“I like to pick holes in defences and provide assists”

After joining Salzburg, Aaronson told their that Steven Gerrard was his role model growing up.

He also said he joined the club as they play “fast, direct and attacking football”, which he loves.

When it came to his style of football, Aaron said he’s about “a lot of creative work.

“I work hard, I’m aggressive, I like to pick holes in defences and provide assists.”

USMNT legend DaMarcus Beasley once hailed Aaronson for his “silky” style of football.

Could Aaronson become Bielsa’s Gary McAllister?

As far as Leeds player comparisons go, Aaronson could potentially be compared to Gary McAllister.

The 57-year-old played for the Whites between 1990 and 1996, winning the First Division in 1992.

McAllister, like Aaronson, was a silky, intelligent and creative midfielder in his playing days.

Both are superb strikers of the ball and could spray passes around wonderfully.

And both could play as No. 8s and No. 10, as well as on the flanks.

“There’s kind of been a debate about if I’m an eight or a 10, but I don’t really see it,” Aaronson told in January.

“I’m an eight-and-a-half, I guess you could say. Either or. It doesn’t matter to me.”

In addition, Aaronson’s off-the-ball movement and pressing capabilities are superb.

He’d make a great addition for the Whites, so let’s see whether their reported interest can lead to something more.