Leeds United-linked midfielder’s Elland Road move reportedly not in jeopardy after training incident

According to local reports in the German city of Dusseldorf, Tanaka withdrew from team training with a knee problem on Tuesday.

It follows claims over the weekend that Leeds had identified the Japan midfielder as a potential signing late in the transfer window, following Tyler Adams’ departure for AFC Bournemouth.

Despite his withdrawal from training, Fortuna Dusseldorf have moved swiftly to confirm after examination by the club’s medical staff that Tanaka has been cleared to participate in Wednesday’s session.

It is believed the 24-year-old has escaped any transfer-jeopardising damage.

The Rheinische Post reported after a training pitch clash with teammate Felix Klaus: “...the Japanese international immediately grabbed his right leg, collapsed to the ground and was treated by the coaches. A little later he hobbled into the dressing room, bandaged.”

Fortuna Dusseldorf’s official Twitter account responded to concerns by sharing an update on Tuesday afternoon: “After shock, chaos and worry, I have the all-clear for you. Ao Tanaka can take part in team training again tomorrow after his collision in training today. There is no structural injury.”