LEEDS UNITED star Rasmus Kristensen is set for an immediate top-flight return he closes in on a transfer.
The Danish full-back only signed for Leeds last summer but is now expected to leave the club following their relegation from the Premier League.
Rasmus Kristensen is set to leave Leeds this summerGetty
Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Roma are close to signing Kristensen, with negotiations at an advanced stage.
The player has already given his approval on the move to Italy as Roma work on an agreement with Leeds.
Roma had previously wanted to sign Kristensen before his move to Leeds last summer, the report adds.
Jose Mourinho’s side held talks with former club Red Bull Salzburg but were put off by the Austrian side’s asking price, with Kristensen joining Leeds instead.
He went on to make 30 appearances for Leeds in his first season in England, providing three goals and one assist from right-back.
However, he was unable to save the club from relegation to the Championship after three years in the top flight.
Leeds finished 19th and five points from safety, with their relegation confirmed by a 4-1 home loss to Tottenham Hotspur on the final day.
Kristensen will have the chance to play European football next season, though, if his move to Roma goes through.
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The Italian side will be in the Europa League once again after finishing sixth in Serie A last term.
Although, they will not have Mourinho in the dugout for their first four European matches after he was banned as a punishment for his antics in the final of the same competition.
Leeds ace Tyler Adams has also been tipped for a move away from Elland Road, with Aston Villa reportedly keen to sign him.
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