Leeds decision gives Valencia fresh hope over Largie Ramazani deal

Valencia are growing increasingly confident that they can bring Largie Ramazani back to the Mestalla after Leeds United left the winger without a squad number.

The 25-year-old spent last season on loan with Valencia and remains one of the Spanish club's main attacking targets.

Leeds have been looking for a permanent solution for Ramazani throughout the summer, but their asking price has so far been too high for Valencia. That could now change as the transfer deadline approaches.

According to Superdeporte, Ramazani's omission from Leeds' squad number announcement is viewed in Spain as another clear indication that he is not part of Daniel Farke's plans.

Valencia believe that development strengthens their negotiating position.

The Spanish club have deliberately remained patient during the summer, expecting Leeds' demands to become more favourable during the closing stages of the window.

Ramazani has also been prepared to wait, with both the player and Valencia aware that time could work in their favour.

Farke's repeated stance that the winger is not part of his plans has only increased expectations that Leeds will eventually need to compromise.

Valencia are now hoping they can secure Ramazani for less than €5m, significantly reducing the cost of bringing him back permanently.

Another possibility would be a loan containing an affordable purchase option.

A straightforward loan without any mechanism for a permanent transfer is considered less likely, with Valencia looking for a structure that could ultimately keep Ramazani at the club beyond this season.

The expectation in Spain is that the coming days could be decisive.

Leeds' desire to find an exit for the Belgian means Valencia believe they can use the final stages of the window to push for more favourable terms.

Ramazani's previous season at Valencia gives the Spanish club an advantage because the winger already knows the environment and has shown interest in returning.

His strategy has effectively been to wait for Leeds' negotiating position to weaken rather than force an expensive deal earlier in the summer.

Being left without a squad number appears to have strengthened that approach.

There is still no agreement between the clubs, but Valencia now believe the conditions are becoming increasingly favourable for them to make their move.

Valencia are expected to increase their efforts as the deadline approaches, hoping Leeds' need to resolve Ramazani's future results in a compromise on the transfer terms.

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