Joe Rodon's major role in Leeds defensive record can secure Tottenham summer transfer success

It doesn't get much bigger for Leeds United on Friday night as they host Leicester City in a mouth-watering Championship encounter at Elland Road. Very much the form team in England at present after winning eight league games on the bounce, the West Yorkshire club have the chance to close to within six points of the runaway leaders.

Victorious at the King Power Stadium back in November, Daniel Farke's team could quite easily record a double over the Foxes going on their outstanding form of late. While of course players such as Crysencio Summerville and Wilfried Gnonto may dominate the headlines after their recent performances in front of goal, Leeds' promotion push has been built on a rock-solid defence.

After 33 games of the Championship season, Leeds and Leicester boast the best defensive record out of all 72 EFL clubs having only conceded 26 goals so far. That has given both sides every chance to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking, with Tottenham defender Joe Rodon more than playing his part during his season on loan at Elland Road.

A player Farke knows well following the centre-back's time in the Championship with Swansea City prior to his Tottenham transfer, Rodon has been a revelation in defence for Leeds. The Wales international has played a huge role in their excellent defensive record and he could quite easily cap off his year in West Yorkshire by helping Leeds return to the Premier League after one season away.

It's no surprise to see why Leeds are so keen on the 26-year-old putting pen-to-paper on a long-term deal with the club going on his major contribution so far. One thing for certain is that Rodon shouldn't be short of offers regardless of whether Leeds are promoted or not following a