Leeds United are in advanced talks with Italian side Cagliari regarding midfielder Nahitan Nandez.

The 25-year-old managed four goals and seven assists in 72 games for the club, since arriving in 2019 from Boca Juniors.

Corriere dello Sport reports Leeds are very close to securing the player for a price that will be lower than his buyout clause.

Any club can sign the Uruguay international if they meet his €36 million clause, but Leeds will hope to reduce that fee significantly.

Marcelo Bielsa's side are ready to pay the transfer fee in two instalments.