Since Real Betis has been concentrating on their talks with English clubs this week, the Spanish media has now provided some updates on their discussions with Leeds United and Southampton.
The La Liga team has been trying to sign Marc Roca and Romain Perraud, and according to El Chiringuito’s Gonzalo Tortosa, both signings have gone well.It is rumored that Betis and Southampton have now come to an agreement for Betis to acquire the Frenchman for slightly more than €3 million. The contract signature and the medical examination are expected to happen shortly.
Regarding Roca, rumors have it that the La Liga team and Leeds are “close to reaching an agreement” for a permanent signing. They intend to keep him under contract through 2028.
Only if the transaction falls through
Would they go for a loan arrangement?
It appears that Betis is one of the Spanish teams that has been working hard to ensure some signings early in the summer.
Last season, Southampton and Leeds loaned out Perraud and Roca, suggesting that Betis is trying to acquire players who aren’t expected to stick with their current teams.
