The club is optimistic of a deal for the Leeds United star after stepping up efforts

Leeds United could soon see another exit at Elland Road as one club step up their efforts to land an All Whites star and are optimistic of getting the deal done.

The changing transfer window is now in full effect at Leeds, with Jamie Shackleton turning down a new contract offer to sign for Sheffield United, Marc Roca heading to Real Betis, Archie Gray joining Tottenham Hotspur and Kristoffer Klaesson set to move in Poland.

Next up may be Diego Llorente, who spent last season on loan at Roma.

The Spanish outfit have already failed with one bid for Llorente, but are now stepping up their efforts, according to Spanish daily Marca.

Real Betis aim to have Llorente at the club’s training camp in Austria, which is due to start on July 10.

It is claimed they are optimistic a deal can be done with Leeds and it could be around €4m.

Llorente is happy to return to Real Betis and wants a permanent home rather than another loan move.

Real Betis are also looking to sign another centre-back after completing a deal with Leeds for Llorente.