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The Whites are anticipated to bid goodbye to a number of first-team players, with Marc Roca among those expected to leave Elland Road. The Spanish midfielder only joined the club last summer after a two-year stint with Bayern Munich, but he will be on the move again soon.
Real Betis will be the 26-year-old’s destination, with the La Liga club understood to be a long-time admirer of the central midfielder.El Desmarque claims the transfer will go forward unless there is a ‘last-minute unexpected twist,’ with Roca himself posting videos on social media as he continues to train ahead of pre-season.
Roca was brought in following Kalvin Phillips’ departure to operate in a double-pivot role alongside fellow recruit Tyler Adams. The midfielder made 36 appearances for United, scoring once and registering two assists.
In terms of incomings, the Whites have been backed to see off competition to land Aberdeen’s rising star Lewis Pirie. The 16-year-old netted 51 goals for club and country last season, and is now in ‘advanced talks’ over a switch south of the border.
According to the Daily Record, Celtic, Crystal Palace, and Sheffield United are all interested in signing the teenage forward. Aberdeen had offered Pirie a professional contract, but the Whites appear to have won the race to sign the teenager.
The Scottish Premiership club would be entitled to compensation, but the research suggests that a deal on a price and add-ons is more likely. Pirie would begin his career on scholarship before earning a professional deal on his 17th birthday.