Leeds United defender Max Wober. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Leeds United could agree a swap deal to allow defender Max Wober to leave for RB Salzburg in January.
That’s according to journalist Graeme Bailey, who believes Leeds could make use of their Red Bull connections this winter.
Wober joined Leeds from Salzburg in January 2023, but left the club on loan from Borussia Monchengladbach following relegation from the Premier League.
After 27 appearances for Germany and three at Euro 2024 with Austria, Wober returned to Elland Road this summer.
However, since then he has only played 100 minutes in three appearances in all competitions, with just 37 of those minutes coming in the Championship.
Leeds are pushing for a swap deal to leave Max Wober
Salzburg are understood to be keen to bring Wober back on board this January as they look to improve on their astonishing fifth-place finish in Austria, with talks already taking place between the two clubs.
Negotiations could progress thanks to Salzburg’s owners Red Bull recently acquiring a minority stake in Leeds United.
However, according to Bailey, Leeds still see Wober as a valuable part of their squad and could push players from their Red Bull counterparts in exchange for the defender’s departure.
“We’re told that Leeds, who are now part of the Red Bull network, are in regular contact and as part of those talks Wober and a possible loan move to Salzburg were discussed,” Bailey said (via Leeds all over).
“Wober is concerned about his lack of game time, but Leeds generally believe he has a big role to play. However, there are players at both Leipzig and Salzburg who are available and could help cover for Wober, while they strengthen Leeds’ options.
“We’re told talks are continuing, and even if Wober doesn’t leave, we could very well see players come to Elland Road from elsewhere in the Red Bull network.”
