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Leeds United transfer rumours as Whites target Real Madrid forward, Diego Llorente 'in love' with Roma

Here are your latest Leeds United transfer rumours for Friday, April 7.

Whites target Real Madrid forward Mariano

Leeds United are set to challenge West Ham United for the signature of Real Madrid forward Mariano Diaz in the summer.

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That is according to Fichajes, who claim that the forward will leave the Santiago Bernabeu when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Mariano started his career at Real Madrid but was unable to establish himself in the first team after making his debut in 2016.

He left Real for Lyon in 2017 and scored 21 goals in 45 appearances during his only full season in France. However, Mariano then returned to Real Madrid and has scored 12 goals in 81 matches during his second spell at the club.

The report adds that Real are 'unlikely to agree' a new deal with him, and expect Mariano to become a free agent in the summer.

Diego Llorente wants Roma stay

Leeds United loanee Diego Llorente reportedly wants to stay at AS Roma, according to Italian publication Calcio Mercato.

Llorente joined Roma on loan from Leeds on transfer deadline day in January but has played just 168 minutes of action for the Italian side.

Injuries in defence presented Llorente with his first league start, and the Spaniard went onto play the full 90 minutes during Roma's 3-0 victory over Sampdoria last weekend.

Llorente is believed to be keen on extending his stay in the Italian capital, and has fallen 'in love' with the club during his short spell.

However, the report adds that Roma want to revise the €18 million option-to-buy clause which was inserted in his loan deal.

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