Leeds star Rodrigo signing for Qatari side as Everton fans in dismay at transfer

Everton fans have been left fuming after the Toffees have missed out on Leeds United forward Rodrigo - who has secured a move to Qatari side Al Rayyan for £3million

Everton fans have been left fuming after Leeds United star Rodrigo looks set to swap Elland Road for the Middle East.

Rodrigo was one of Leeds' few bright sparks last season, and the Toffees has been keen for his services. However, Rodrigo now looks set for a move to Qatar - after Al Rayyan triggered his £3million relegation release clause.

Rodrigo joined Leeds from Valencia for £27million in 2020, becoming the club’s record signing when he put pen-to-paper on a deal. However, he had a quick escape from the Peacocks with the relegation release clause.

"Everton miss out on Rodrigo. The wages being offered, Everton cannot compete with," one fan resigned. Another added: "To clarify... Everton fans aren't p***ed off that we missed out on Rodrigo... We're p***ed off the fact we still haven't signed a striker!"

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"Welp…guess we can cross Rodrigo off the list of those who @Everton have been ‘linked with’, ‘pursuing’, ‘interested’, etc," a third fumed. And another added: "Wages are clearly more important for this fella than where he plays..."

And a fifth tweeted: "Onto the next on the revolving door of Everton transfer target next..."

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Rodrigo is the latest Leeds player to join the mass exodus at Elland Road, as players look to escape the Championship.

Robin Koch completed his loan move to Eintracht Frankfurt, Brenden Aaronson was loaned to Union Berlin, and Marc Roca was also loaned to Real Betis, while Tyler Roberts has joined Birmingham City on a permanent deal.

The Peacocks will also be without Weston McKennie, who has returned to Serie A giants Juventus after his loan move expired.