Indeed that means Leeds United face Fulham in the Premier League on Friday evening with the Yorkshire club in 12th position in the Premier League
And Whites’ Rodrigo has spoken openly about his chances of making the Spain squad for the delayed Euro 2020 tournament, which is due to take place this summer.
“The Selection is always a challenge,” he told Spanish outlet AS last week.
“We all have that desire. Being on the list is always very difficult. In the big teams, such as Spain, there is always competition and everything will depend on what you do in the remainder of the season.”
The Euros have been in his thoughts since the start of what he calls an ‘irregular’ year, one that thus far has yielded just 12 Premier League starts.
“Well, you think about it, yeah,” he said.
“But not only now, since the beginning of the season. It is a challenge that never leaves your mind when you see that you have options, because there is your history in the national team and you know that until now they have counted on you, but there is still much left.”
“The key now is not to have any injuries again between now and the end of the season and to regain my level, then we will see what happens,” he said.
As always, however, there is still plenty of talk surrounding transfers!
Here, we take a look at the rest of the transfer talk from Leeds United and their top-flight rivals:
. LEEDS, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: General view inside the stadium as Edouard Mendy of Chelsea makes a save during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Chelsea at Elland Road on March 13, 2021 in Leeds, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Lee Smith - Pool/Getty Images)
General view inside the stadium as Edouard Mendy of Chelsea makes a save during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Chelsea at Elland Road. Photo: Pool
. Whites to swoop for starlet?
Hibernian have told 16-year-old striker Ethan Laidlaw that he will be allowed to move to the Premier League, with the Scot having already spent time on trial with Leeds United. (Football Insider) Photo: Mark Runnacles
1. Whites to swoop for starlet?
Hibernian have told 16-year-old striker Ethan Laidlaw that he will be allowed to move to the Premier League, with the Scot having already spent time on trial with Leeds United. (Football Insider) Photo: Mark Runnacles
2. He is now 39-years-old
Zlatan Ibrahimovic could follow up the reversal of his international retirement with Sweden with a new deal with AC Milan. (Calciomercato) Photo: MIGUEL MEDINA
3. Interesting...
Juventus could swap Argentine striker Paulo Dybala with Barcelona's French international striker Antoine Griezmann. (Calciomercato) Photo: MARCO BERTORELLO
4. Liverpool target Blades midfielder
Liverpool are contemplating a summer move for Norway midfielder Sander Berge from Sheffield United. (Eurosport) Photo: PETER POWELL