The rumour mill is spinning once again, with multiple reports linking Freiburg with a move for Ao Tanaka, the midfielder currently at Leeds. Sources close to the club suggest they are exploring options to reinforce their squad ahead of the run-in. Freiburg have laid out their intentions, but valuation and timing remain under debate. Union Berlin are keeping tabs in case talks collapse or progress slows further. So far this season, Freiburg are steady at both ends (1.46 goals scored per game, 1.68 goals conceded per game). The role for Ao Tanaka would be to keep that balance while lifting performances across the pitch. Leeds have recently been linked with Crysencio Summerville while Freiburg have had no rumoured targets. More on this story as it develops. Need more Freiburg transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for up-to-the-minute news from Freiburg.