Report: Parma set to complete deal for Leeds-linked Leo Stulac

Leo Stulac of Venezia FC  scores his team second goal during the serie B match between Venezia FC and US Citta di Palermo at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on April 27, 2018 in Venice, Italy.

Stulac was reportedly a target for Leeds, but Parma are set to sign the midfielder.

VENICE, ITALY - APRIL 27:Eddy Gnahore of US Citta di Palermo competes for the ball with Leo Stulac of Venezia FC  during the serie B match between Venezia FC and US Citta di Palermo at...

Leeds United are set to miss out on the signing of Italian midfielder Leo Stulac, as Sky Italy journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has claimed on his official website that Parma are to land the exciting Venezia star.

Back in May, another respected Italian journalist, Alfredo Pedulla, claimed on his website that Leeds had made an enquiry for 23-year-old Stulac after an excellent season in Serie B with Venezia.

Alessio Da Cruz of Parma Calcio competes for the ball whit Leo Stulac of Venezia FC during the serie B match between Parma Calcio and Venezia FC  at Stadio Ennio Tardini on February 23,...

The uncapped Slovenian scored seven goals from holding midfield as well as turning provider four times, making 24 appearances in all competitions.

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It saw Leeds enquire for the midfielder, but it now seems as though that Parma are to land Stulac. Di Marzio claims that a deal to land the energetic workhorse will be completed by Tuesday this week.

Leo Stulac of Venezia FC celebrates after scoring goal 1-1 during the Serie B match between AS Cittadella and Venezia FC at Stadio Piercesare Tombolato on October 24, 2017 in Cittadella,...

Parma - who were relegated to the fourth tier of Italian football following their financial collapse in 2015-16 - have ripped up the record book by regaining their place in Serie A ahead of the 2018-19 campaign with three successful promotions.

A club esteemed in history, Stulac looks set to become the Italian giants' latest signing, which sees Leeds and Marcelo Bielsa miss out. Bielsa is set to stage a press conference on Monday at 2pm.

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