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That's according to Italian publication Calciomercato, who are outlining the Yorkshire outfit as one of the clubs linked with a move for wantaway attacking midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo.
Whites director of football Victor Orta had shown a long-standing interest and was reportedly handed a fresh glimmer of hope in their potential deadline day swoop just last night.
Leeds could ditch Harrison
With Jack Harrison also linked with a switch away from Elland Road, the £50k-per-week wide man could make way in favour of the 23-year-old Italian with a dazzling future ahead of him.
Although he has been a dependable stalwart during his time in Yorkshire, it does seem like Harrison has a tendency to go missing through large portions of the season.
His goal in the FA Cup at the weekend marked just his second of the season in all competitions, with the 26-year-old having produced just one goal contribution in his last 14 Premier League games.
He is hardly irreplaceable, despite having impressed last season in their moment of need.
Meanwhile, Zaniolo has also endured a poorer year for AS Roma with just five goal contributions in all competitions. Having played far fewer minutes than his potential predecessor, however, he has been slightly more productive despite his poor form.
Should he move to Leeds in an attempt to replace Harrison, he would want to recapture his consistency from last year, as he scored eight and assisted nine in all competitions.
It was likely his ability to show up late into the box and score that saw him lauded as a "Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard-type player" by former Inter coach Stefano Vecchi. High praise indeed to earn comparisons with two of the league's most celebrated midfielders.
Roma legend Francesco Totti doubled down on this praise, as he once noted on Zaniolo: "He has explosive strength and technique, and everything it takes to become a truly great player."
With all the attributes to be a successful asset in English football, this deal would soften the blow of potentially losing Harrison tenfold.