The potential of Real Betis keeping Marc Roca from Leeds United has been widely reported in the Spanish media over the last several weeks, since the player’s loan at the La Liga team ends at the conclusion of the season.

 

We saw Mucho Deporte discuss the “risk” of going back to Elland Road on Tuesday morning, as a sizable sum of money was required to activate the purchase clause.

However, given that El Chiringuito has recently reported the commencement of negotiations, it appears that Betis is still optimistic about reaching an agreement with Leeds.

The Spanish team has reportedly “opened talks” for a long-term agreement, according to its journalist, Gonzalo Tortosa.

As of right now, neither the amount that Betis wants to spend on the acquisition nor the amount that Leeds demands to go are known.

With 18 games, four goals, and one assist this season, Roca has been a key member of the La Liga team.

His current Transfermarkt worth is €10 million, so we’ll see how much Betis is willing to pay to retain him.

 

Furthermore:

 

Leeds United To Move For £7 Million Star To Replace Wantaway Attacker

Several Premier League teams are interested in Leeds United star Wilfried Gnonto in January, and the team has already decided on a replacement for the sought Italian.

Under the summer transfer window, Gnonto submitted a transfer request as the Peacocks were demoted back to the Championship. Although Everton was rumoured to be eager to sign him, a deal never materialised.

Although Alonso acknowledges “expectations,” he believes it is too soon to see Leverkusen as possible champions.

However, it has been rumoured in recent weeks that the Toffees are determined to get Gnonto and will launch a new bid for the winger when the winter transfer market opens in a few weeks.

This season at Elland Road, Gnonto’s playing time has been scarce for Leeds; he has only made ten appearances and scored one goal.

If Leeds are promoted back to the Premier League, Gonzonto may choose to remain with the Yorkshire club for the whole of the season, according to a story published by journalist Ben Jacobs on Wednesday night.

Leeds United is reportedly keeping an eye on Fenerbahce winger Ryan Kent, who is anticipated to become available for loan in January, according to a recent TeamTalk article. The source also says that Leeds and top-tier team Bournemouth will compete to recruit him.

Throughout his 14 appearances for the Turkish team in all competitions this season, the former Rangers attacker has only managed to notch one goal and two assists.

During Steven Gerrard’s tenure as the dugout, Kent went to Ibrox in 2019 for a fee of £7 million. However, he left the Scottish team in the summer to join Fenerbahce for free. The 27-year-old is now eager to leave on loan for the remainder of the season, as the Turkish giants

If these reports are accurate, Leeds United appears to be getting ready to let go of the former FC Zurich player when the winter transfer window opens, and they have Kent lined up to take his place.

Still, this might be dangerous. Since Gnonto is a better player than Kent, Daniel Farke may not have enough depth for his wide players in the second half of the season if the Italian leaves.