Leeds United man could be 'sacrificed' despite €5m agreement with Serie A club
The 30-year-old is currently on loan at Roma, having rejoined the club in the summer window after finishing the 2022/23 campaign with I Giallorossi.
It has been a difficult season for Roma and Jose Mourinho, the man who was in charge when Llorente arrived, is no longer in post. Llorente, however, has been a regular fixture in the heart of defence.
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Hide AdHe has racked up 27 appearances in all competitions this term, starting 20 games in Serie A. According to Italian outlet La Repubblica, as relayed by Roma Press, an agreement to turn his deal permanent for €5m has been struck.
However, it is claimed Roma will consider selling Llorente as they look to generate revenue to remain in accordance with Financial Fair Play rules.
The defender is said to have attracted interest from across Europe, therefore it may not prove too tasking to move him on.
Leeds signed Llorente back in 2020, securing his services as part of their post-promotion recruitment drive. The plan was for Llorente to form a solid partnership with Robin Koch but both failed to show the consistency expected of them.
Koch also left Elland Road last summer, joining Eintracht Frankfurt on loan after Leeds fell out of the Premier League. His move has since been made permanent.