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Good Morning. It's Wednesday 21st June, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road
Llorente agrees personal terms with Roma
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has announced that Diego Llorente is set to join Roma in an £8.5m move in the next few days The 29yo centre back, only signed a three and a half year contract extension last December, but spent the second half of last season in Italy's capital, and before long, expressed his desire to make the move permanent.
Romano claims Llorente has agreed personal terms at the Stadio Olimpico, and is set to pen a multi-year deal. Leeds will be pleased to get him off their books. The Spanish International (10 caps) has been earning £56,000 a week (or just over £240,000 a move before tax).
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Corberan not on Leeds radar
West Brom Manager Carlos Corberan is not thought to be a serious contender for the vacant Managerial role at Leeds, according to Athletic journalist Phil Hay. The 40yo is one of dozens to be linked to the cursed position in recent weeks, yet have decided not to re-approach the Baggies since parting ways with Jesse Marsch, back in February. Their response at the time, was to award the former shot stopper with a new and improved contract, with a £2.5m release clause.
It's six years ago to the day, that Carlos Corberan arrived at Elland Road, succeeding Jason Blunt as U23's Manager. The little known Spaniard was one of Victor Orta's first ever arrivals, having only joined the Whites several months earlier.
Corberan certainly has the Midas touch; winning the PDL Northern League in the first time of asking, followed by National success for the U21's in the Professional Development League. In 2020, he leapt at the chance to fly the nest, and manage on his own. He joined Huddersfield Town and ever since has never looked back...
According to Hay:- "Leeds also discussed Carlos Corberan initially, a coach they know well from his time on Bielsa’s staff and who they rated on account of his work at Huddersfield Town and West Bromwich Albion. Corberan is different to Parker and Farke, though, in that he is under contract at West Brom on a deal signed less than six months ago."
"The contract includes a release clause, set at around £2.5million ($3.2m), but to this point, Leeds have not approached West Brom about activating that clause or asked the club for permission to formally interview Corberan. It suggests that, for now, the focus is elsewhere.....
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Orta planning Rodrigo swoop
Less than 24 hours after becoming Sevilla's Sporting Director, Victor Orta has already been strongly linked with a move for Leeds striker Rodrigo. The former Real Madrid and Valencia hit man, a £27m signing three years ago, was one of only a few success stories last season, having netted 15 times in all competitions.
He has twelve months left on his contract, and at 32 has a limited shelf life, but if Leeds can keep hold of him, and keep him fit, he could be the difference between promotion, and a prolonged spell in the Championship.
Real Madrid, Aston Villa and Brighton have all been credited with an interest in the Spanish International, and at £3m, who can blame them.
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We gave him a pay rise and then lost 10m on the deal 


