It has been reported that Leeds – who will play in the Premier League next season after winning automatic promotion from the Championship – have made an offer close to €35 million (£31.14 million).
However, Italian club Udinese want €40 million (£35.59 million) as transfer fee for the 26-year-old, who can operate as an attacking midfielder or as a winger, according to the report.
The report in the Italian publication has claimed that Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani himself is involved in the race for De Paul and is leading the chase, and that the West Yorkshire outfit are serious about signing the Argentina international.
Stats
According to WhoScored, De Paul made 33 starts and one substitute appearances in Serie A for Udinese last season, scoring seven goals and providing six assists in the process.
During the 2018-19 campaign, the Argentina international attacker scored nine goals and provided eight assists in 36 league matches for Udinese, according to WhoScored.
Back in 2017-18, De Paul scored four goals and provided seven assists in 25 Serie A starts for Udinese, according to WhoScored.
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