Brenden Aaronson will walk out in the white of Leeds United again next season after seemingly deciding to fight for his parent club. The Yorkshire Evening Post reported on Monday that, following positive talks with manager Daniel Farke, the 23-year-old has opted to contribute to next season’s Championship promotion push, despite having the chance to return to Union Berlin.
Aaronson’s expected return came as a major surprise, with few expecting the American back at Elland Road any time soon - so much so that his No.7 shirt has since been taken by last summer’s marquee arrival, Joel Piroe. The Dutchman will likely get first dibs on next season’s choice and if he keeps things the same, Aaronson will have a decision to make. Below, the YEP has taken a look at the options available to the returning star.
7. No.23
A rather unusual choice for Luis Sinisterra, who has since gone to Bournemouth and so the option is free to claim. | Getty Images
8. No.26
Lewis Bate is among those to leave Leeds as a free agent this summer, handing over his No.26 shirt permanently in the process. | Getty Images
9. No.27
Another who will leave as a free agent, Ian Poveda will vacate the No.27 shirt. | Getty Images
10. No.31
Available for an unusually long time, having last been worn by Lewie Coyle in 2016/17 | Getty Images
11. No.32
Liam Cooper's first shirt number at Leeds before he upgraded to No.6 in 2015. | Getty Images
12. No.33
Worn briefly by the on loan Connor Roberts, who has since returned to parent club Burnley. | Getty Images