Good Morning. It's Wednesday 12th April, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road Roma willing to stump up €10m for Llorente Italian daily sports outlet 'La Gazzetta Dello Sport' have suggested that Roma are keen to retain the services of Diego Llorente, but not at the exuberant price of €18m, which was the agreed back in January, should they wish to make the move permanent this Summer. The 29yo is loving life in the 'Comune di Roma Capitale', and has made his feelings clear on the matter. Various reports have quoted him as saying he's desperate to make the move permanent, but José Mourinho is playing it cool. Media reports from Italy claim that Roma have set the benchmark at €10m (£8.8m). I wonder whether Orta and Co will put up such a fight with Juve, over the services of Weston McKennie? It has been widely speculated that Leeds have a handshake agreement with the Old Lady regarding the 24yo USA International, with an agreed price of £35m being banded about. If true, Leeds may wish to renegotiate. please log in to view this image please log in to view this image Leeds eyeing Citeh ace Leeds face competition from Brentford, Newcastle and Borussia Dortmund over the capture of Manchester City U21 Captain Shea Charles this Summer. The 19yo Northern Ireland International has become frustrated at the lack of opportunities at the Etihad, and is looking to fly the coup. Although prominently a midfielder, Charles can also play centre-back or right back, such is his flexability. City rate him highly, but with the likes of De Bruyne and Rodri above him in the pecking order, his hopes of breaking into the first team line up anytime soon are extremely slim. His contract runs to the Summer of 2027, but it is likely his 13 year stay will come to an end this Summer. please log in to view this image Anyone for Tennis? Leeds interim boss Javi Gracia has given his players a couple of rest days ahead of the Liverpool game next Monday evening. Whilst many decided to stay at home, relaxing with their families, Messrs Firpo, McKennie and Sinisterra decided to take a mini break to Monaco. Yesterday, the trio were spotted at the Monte Carlo Masters, enjoying Novak Djokovic do unto his opponent what Crystal Palace did unto them a few days prior. It's good to see they have got over the Elland Road massacre; It's a shame the fans haven't. please log in to view this image
Around 450 folk haven't renewed their ST'S, so if you're one of the 22,000 on the waiting list, you're in the draw.
What happens when you leave changing coach/manager too late? Leeds Utd Chelsea Bayern Munich Leicester Southampton Palace seem to have bucked the trend
Think Leeds will do a deal with Roma at £10m for Diego, still good business ... however, the story smells of Italian press trying to drive price down ... let's see McKennie price is £24m if I remember correctly, but that will go to JKA unless Leeds fight FIFA ruling ... lot to discuss on this That Citeh kid is mustard, be great if Leeds can get him but there will be a fee attached, probs £10m No problem with the players fking off to Monaco to get away from the Palace collapse ... as long as they turn up in a fighting mood next game, need to get the soft touch out of them ... I'm over Palace now, plenty to play for still with Saints, Leicester & Forest all struggling for confidence
For the record the Jamster would never socialize with someone who holds a wine glass in such an uncouth manner. God put stems on wine glasses so you don't have to put your grubby fingers all over the upper part of the glass in case you didn't know
