Diego Llorente, who was loaned to AS Roma for a second time by Leeds United in the summer, is vying for a permanent move away from Elland Road. The centre-back experienced a lot of delight under José Mourinho, who was the one who wanted him in the first place, and is hoping to do the same with Daniele De Rossi now in charge. An item on Tuesday stated that the Serie A club was considering making the move permanent in order to profit from the Leeds player, and while Gazzetta dello Sport on Wednesday did not go as far, they did insinuate that a transfer was on the cards. Everything depends on if Llorente can convince his new management, and he will have a ‘vital chance’ to do so in the Europa League on Thursday, when he will start against Feyenoord. Gazzetta dello Sport believes he faces a ‘uphill’ battle to stay, but some strong performances could help him persuade his club and De Rossi to’redeem him’ from Leeds. According to the Italian daily, it could all come down to narrow margins, and it may only take ‘one match, maybe even two’ to get what he wants, with a 50% probability of playing for AS Roma next season.
