The Whites defender, who is now on loan at Roma, is reportedly attracting interest from the Ligue 1 giants, according to a report published on January 19 by Foot Mercato. Deloitte this week named the team the third-richest in the world football after the previous season.
With 25 appearances for the Italian team this season, the Spaniard has established himself as a vital member of the squad under the now-fired Jose Mourinho at the Stadio Olimpico, setting the stage for a potential January transfer window move to the Parc des Prices.
Although it would be an incredible turnaround from struggling to get a game in a Leeds United defense that let up a Premier League-high 78 goals in the previous season en route to relegation, Sky Sports analyst Robinson believes the 30-year-old’s incompatibility in the top tier of England is the only explanation.
“It seems that he struggled with the intensity and speed of the Premier League,” the former England and Elland Road goalie exclusively told MOT Leeds News.
“I believe he had a hard time playing for a failing side, and Leeds certainly had a hard time winning last year, which is why they were demoted.
In all honesty, he labored in a leaky defense, which made life in the Premier League difficult for him.
“We’ve seen that different leagues throughout Europe suit different players, so it’s possible that Llorente fits that description.
