Leeds United Turn Down Bid For Defender

Leeds United have rejected an offer for centre-back Diego Llorente from Spanish side Real Betis, according to BBC Radio Leeds.

The Spanish defender spent last term on loan at Roma in Serie A and though the Italians have been keen to loan him again, he favours a permanent solution.

Real Betis are ready to give Llorente that certainty and have been in talks with Leeds over a permanent transfer.

The club recently did business with Leeds to sign midfielder Marc Roca permanently...