New Roma manager Daniele De Rossi has changed his first-team strategy, and that could result in Leeds United defender Diego Llorente leaving, per Marco Conterio.
Angelino is on the verge of going to the Old Lady, according to the journalist for Tutto Mercato Web, and De Rossi wants a new left-back in January.
After the Spanish full-back arrives, Llorente, who is now on loan at Leeds, might be let go.
“Angelino is one step away from Roma,” Conterio stated on Twitter.
He will settle with Galatasaray, and the Giallorossi will receive a loan from RB Leipzig. Strategy change: De Rossi requested a left back as the team switched to a back four.
“Diego Llorente could depart on Leeds’ loan.”
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Given the impressive defensive displays from Joe Rodon and Pascal Struijk at centre back, Daniel Farke is unlikely to welcome him back.
Together, they have established a strong alliance that demonstrates their exceptional communication and dependability at the centre of Leeds’ defence.
Liam Cooper has additionally shown himself to be a trustworthy backup, giving Farke more defensive alternatives.
The funds can then be applied to the signing of a new full-back or number 10—Farke will decide which is more important in the next few days.
In other related developments:
Carlton Palmer asserted that Leeds United would be “robbing” Southampton of a priority target, citing reports that the Whites and Manuel Benson are “very close” to a deal.
Football League World reported on January 23 that the former England midfielder stated the Whites are “set to be in the driving seat” for the Burnley attacker, who would be the “ideal” replacement for either of their own wingers, Willy Gnonto or Crysencio Summerville, given exit rumours from the Premier League.
Palmer claims that although Russell Martin’s Saints had an approved bid, they were unable to close the transaction. As a result, it appears like a move to Elland Road is now imminent.
“It was believed that Burnley had an accepted offer from Southampton worth more than £1 million, but the deal has stalled,” he stated.
“Leeds will be in charge of getting his signature. Although the deal is not yet finalised, it is said to be extremely near.
“He would be a perfect replacement for Summerville or Gnonto, who are both drawing interest from the Premier League and could leave during the January transfer window.
“Leeds would be stealing one of their top targets, Benson, from Southampton, their competitors for that second automatic promotion spot, by signing him.”
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Benson hasn’t played much in the Premier League this year, despite being a standout in the Championship under Vincent Kompany last season when he scored 12 goals in the league.
The 26-year-old appears to require a move away from Turf Moor, much like Joe Gelhardt and Charlie Cresswell at Elland Road, having made just two late substitute appearances since August.
It is understandable why the Whites would want to bring him in if he is available, but there doesn’t seem to be much room for more wide men unless Summerville or Gnonto depart.
While the former has been so exceptional that it will undoubtedly take a huge offer for the Whites to consider an exit, the latter is rumoured to be close to accepting a new Leeds United contract deal to quell rumours he will leave.
Under Daniel Farke, Dan James has been just as good this year, thus Gnonto and Jaidon Anthony haven’t had many chances.
Benson would seem like an easy choice to replace the Bournemouth loanee if his contract was terminated this month, but it would be shocking if Leeds added another wide attacking option at this time, even if it kept him out of Martin’s reach at St. Mary’s.
Given that Djed Spence and Luke Ayling have both left since the market began, defenders are the most likely players the Whites will try to sign during the upcoming week.