Joe Rodon’s strengths, weaknesses and why the transfer of £ 20 million to Manchester United or Man City could make sense

Swansea City defender Joe Rodon is the last center back of the Championship promoted by a Premier League move.

The 22-year-old has been a regular on the South Wales side for the past two seasons in the second tier. In that time, he earned his first full international title for Wales, awarded by Manchester United legend and reigning Wales boss Ryan Giggs.

As revealed by the M.E.N, United is rumored to be one of Rodon’s interested clubs, particularly if this summer’s transfer window sees the departure of central trio Chris Smalling, Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo.

Rodon is right-handed and plays to the left of a central match. He is particularly adept in the air, winning 3.7 air duels for 90 this season, according to WhoScored.com.

Reigning United captain Harry Maguire has played predominantly on the right side of United’s central duo this season, indicating that a partnership with Rodon on the left could make a good adjustment.

Rodon has started alongside three different central defensive partners for Swansea this season; Mike van der Hoorn, Marc Guehi and Ben Cabango, suggesting that he is adaptable and works well with whoever is stationed.

United is not the only club that could show interest in Rodon this summer. Rivals Manchester City are also a team looking for core reinforcements and the £ 20 million rated man could be on Pep Guardiola’s radar.

Rodon has been described by WalesOnline as a special talent, particularly when it comes to being comfortable in possession. “He doesn’t shuffle the ball in the back, he passes, which means they have a zipper and a purpose.”

Without a doubt, this is something that would prick Guardiola’s ears.

The Spanish demands that his central defenders be able to contribute to the game phases in which they will build attacks from the depths.

Rodon’s tall, well-proportioned frame coming out of the central defense, carefully picking up his passes, is an image that the City’s hierarchy won’t go crazy on.

Giggs’ role as head of Wales may play for United if they are serious about chasing Rodon. However, there have been concerns about a persistent ankle injury that has kept the defender out for much of this season.

But it could be the only minor downside to preventing him from taking that step in the Premier League, whether it’s in United, City or elsewhere.