The Leeds United defender has long been linked with the Elland Road exit.
A source close to Leeds United defender Giuseppe Bellusci has told Yorkshire Evening Post journalist Adam Pope that “It’ll soon be over,” amid ongoing speculation about the Italian’s future.
The 27-year-old spent last season on loan at Empoli, but their relegation from Serie A meant a permanent return was all but impossible.
Now it seems the Leeds player has a choice between PAOK, Cagliari and Benevento, and with new Whites manager Thomas Christiansen recently telling the Yorkshire Evening Post that Bellusci’s future lies elsewhere, it seems a deal is imminent.
Bellusci’s Leeds fate appeared to be sealed way back when he produced a horror show against Middlesbrough, scoring one of the most bizarre own goals in living memory.
The problem for Leeds is that following Kyle Bartley’s return to parent club Swansea City, Christiansen is desperate for a new centre-back to partner Pontus Jansson next season.
Liam Cooper remains on Leeds’ books yet he has his critics and there are major doubts as to whether he could perform week in, week out for a promotion-chasing club.
For now Leeds are focusing on strengthening their attacking options but expect them to turn their attention to their back line in due course.
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