Leeds United tracking Bayern midfielder Marc Roca for summer switch

Leeds United look to proceed their reinforcement underneath American supervisor Jesse Marsch this summer season because the Elland Highway outfit has set its sights on Bayern Munich midfielder Marc Roca.

Roca, a former Spanish youth worldwide, was just lately informed by the Bavarian giants that he has no future on the Allianz Area and can be jettisoned this summer season, with rumors suggesting that he could be acquired for as little as £7.5million.

In line with reports in Spanish outlet Marca, Leeds has all however sealed a deal for the Catalunya-native for a charge nearer to the area of ~£12million, which might cowl the quantity Bayern paid La Liga outfit Espanyol for his providers again in 2020.

Sources in Germany inform @TheAthleticUK that Leeds United are concentrating on Bayern Munich’s Marc Roca, previously of Espanyol, as they appear to extend their midfield choices.

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Curiosity in Roca was first reported two days in the past through The Athletic’s Leeds correspondent Phil Hay, however a transfer seems to now have been pushed by in fast order as a result of rising hyperlinks that time to key central determine Kalvin Phillips getting ready to depart Leeds and make the soar to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester Metropolis.

However questions could possibly be requested relating to what capability Roca is predicted to return into the Leeds fold, particularly if he’s probably meant to fill the void left by Phillips’ potential departure.

The Spanish midfielder had a torrid spell at Bayern after he shone for Espanyol for 4 seasons between 2016-20 earlier than incomes a transfer to the Bundesliga champions, however didn’t make his mark whereas that includes simply fifteen instances within the German top-flight throughout two years on the membership.

Although he has a lot to show and is younger sufficient (25) to get his profession again on monitor, it could be tough to see how he might on the very least sign a reputable substitute for Phillips and could possibly be seen as a depth choice underneath Marsch.

Nonetheless, with Leeds not presently linked to additional enterprise relating to the middle of the park, the Elland Highway trustworthy might must put a little bit of belief in Marsch and membership director of soccer Victor Orta, who has not often allow them to down relating to participant recruitment.