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Leeds United Transfer News: West Ham ‘Fancy’ £20m Summer Target James McAtee, Aston Villa Linked with Diego Llorente

Leeds United’s winter schedule is approaching, with the Whites returning to action against Swansea City on Sunday. Meanwhile, transfer rumors surround the club, including interest in James McAtee and a potential exit for Diego Llorente.

James McAtee Interest

West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing Manchester City’s James McAtee, a target for Leeds United in the summer. The Sun claims West Ham will have no issue affording McAtee’s £20million-plus price-tag.

McAtee’s Situation

The 22-year-old has struggled for playing time at Manchester City, with just one minute of Premier League football this season. A move away is expected, either in January or next summer.

Leeds United’s Interest

Leeds CEO Angus Kinnear revealed interest in McAtee over the summer, but failed to secure a deal. It remains to be seen whether loan arrivals will be explored in January.

Diego Llorente Linked with Aston Villa

Aston Villa are interested in signing former Leeds defender Diego Llorente, according to Football Insider. Villa boss Unai Emery seeks to add experience to his defensive unit.

Llorente’s Leeds Departure

Llorente left Leeds permanently in July, joining Real Betis for around £3m. He impressed during loan spells at AS Roma and has found consistent form in Spain.

Potential Complications

A move to Aston Villa may be complicated, given Llorente signed a long-term deal with Betis just four months ago. Villa may need to sell £26m centre-back Diego Carlos to fund the transfer.

Leeds United’s Winter Schedule

The Whites face a crucial winter schedule, with Sunday’s trip to Swansea City kicking off a lengthy period without international football. Victory over QPR before the break has left Leeds third, two points behind Sheffield United and Sunderland in the automatic promotion places.

Daniel Farke’s Squad

Farke will hope to welcome back his international stars unscathed, with no room for further fitness issues in the squad.

Related Topics:

James McAtee
Leeds United
West Ham United
Aston Villa
Diego Llorente

Sources:

National World Publishing Ltd.
Yorkshire Evening Post

Additional Sections:

James McAtee’s Career Statistics

• Games: 75
• Goals: 14
• Assists: 8
• Pass completion rate: 85%

Diego Llorente’s Leeds United Record

• Games: 50
• Goals: 2
• Assists: 3
• Clean Sheets: 15

Leeds United’s Championship Form

• Position: 3rd
• Points: 30
• Goals scored: 25
• Goals conceded: 15

Championship Promotion Race

• Leeds United (3rd)
• Sheffield United (1st)
• Sunderland (2nd)

Aston Villa’s Defensive Record

• Games: 15
• Goals conceded: 20
• Clean Sheets: 5