Leeds United’s second exit this summer is reportedly ‘imminent’.
Jack Harrison became the first player to leave Elland Road this summer, returning to Everton on loan for a second time.
There is no option-to-buy clause in the agreement for Harrison, but Everton could attempt to sign him permanently in the future, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Much has been made of Leeds’ need to sell players before June 30 in order to comply with PSR, the football financial year’s end date.
Marc Roca has already signed a contract to leave Leeds
However, those rumors have clearly been overstated, with only two days until the deadline and those attracting the large money no closer to leaving.
Leeds fans will only be interested in departures from last season’s first team squad this summer, as Marc Roca has already signed a deal to leave.
Crysencio Summerville, Willy Gnonto, Archie Gray, and, most recently, lllan Meslier have all been connected with exits, but another previous loanee is on the verge of leaving.
According to writer Gonzalo Tortosa, Marc Roca has already signed his contract ahead of a permanent return to Real Betis, committing to a four-year agreement with the option for another.
According to reports, the ‘sensational’ midfielder’s return to the Spanish club is reportedly ‘imminent’ after being on loan there last season.
Roca was supposed to join Betis on a temporary basis for the second time following Leeds’ failure to win promotion, but after an excellent season, they clearly want to recruit him full-time.
It is unknown when the two clubs will officially confirm the deal, while the Athletic reported earlier this week that Leeds want it to go through next week, after June 30.
How much does Leeds get for Roca?
Leeds are likely to incur a loss on Roca after signing him for £10 million from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2022.
Instead, Betis will pay more than half that amount, £4.25 million, although Leeds are understood to be ‘happy’ with the agreement.
This is because it will not have a significant impact on them in terms of Profit & Sustainability standards, which have been the topic of discussion in Leeds this summer.
Betis are also interested in recruiting another of Leeds’ returning loanees, Diego Llorente, and are optimistic of completing a deal.
