The start of 2022 was full of news about the former Philadelphia Union homegrowns abroad in Europe.
During the January transfer window, Leeds United moved aggressively to acquire Brenden Aaronson, first making Red Bull Salzburg an offer of $20 million (which Salzburg rejected), followed by an offer of $27 million (which they also rejected).
With his pressing ability, creativity, and work-rate, Leeds viewed the former Union player as a perfect fit for their system, as they work to remain clear of the Premier League’s relegation spots. But Salzburg were adamant on keeping Aaronson as they look toward their upcoming Champions League matchup against Bayern Munich—their first ever trip to the Champions League knock-out stage.