AS Roma close to permanently signing Diego Llorente from Leeds United

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AS Roma are close to signing Leeds United defender Diego Llorente on a permanent deal. </p>

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The Spain centre-back spent the second half of the season on loan to Serie A side Roma, featuring in 12 matches in all competitions including a 15-minute cameo as an extra-time substitute in the Europa League final loss against Sevilla. </p>

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Roma had initially refused to make his move permanent for &euro;18 million (&pound;15.4 million) at the end of the 2022/23 season but are now renegotiating with Leeds for a transfer of the 29-year-old. </p>

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According to reports by journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Giallorossi have already agreed personal terms with Llorente and are optimistic of sealing the deal with his club. </p>

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This will become the second deal that Roma have concluded with an English team this summer, following their £ 9.5 million sale of 24-year-old Netherlands striker Justin Kluivert to Bournemouth. </p>

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Llorente made 59 appearances for The Whites since joining the club from La Liga side Real Sociedad, scoring four goals for the Premier League side. </p>

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Leeds will also soon be busy evaluating bids for United States midfielder Tyler Adams who is the subject of interest from Brighton Hove and Albion who are considering a £25 million bid. </p>

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Premier League sides Aston Villa, Arsenal, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest and Everton are all reportedly monitoring the 24-year-old's situation. </p>

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