SC Freiburg is reportedly one of several clubs interested in Ao Tanaka, a Japanese international midfielder who plays for Leeds United. It is also said that other German clubs, such as Hannover 96 and Union Berlin, are monitoring the player. There is also interest from multiple teams in England. Leeds United is understood to be willing to sell the 27-year-old and is asking for a transfer fee in the range of ten to twelve million euros.
The player, however, is reportedly inclined to remain in England. This season in the Premier League, Tanaka has made 21 appearances and scored 2 goals. The midfielder has 37 caps and 8 goals for Japan. His contract with Leeds runs until June 2028, and his current market value is listed by Transfermarkt as €10.00m. He moved to the club from Fortuna Düsseldorf in August 2024 for a fee that was reported to be €4.0M.
