The future of Nikola Krstovic appears largely settled. The Montenegrin forward is reportedly nearing an exit from Lecce after two seasons, during which he made 79 appearances and scored 19 goals. According to reports, the Salento-based club has reached a preliminary agreement with Leeds United for a fee estimated at around 23 million euros. The final decision now rests with the player, who is said to have some reservations about moving to England, reportedly preferring to remain in Italy. Nevertheless, reports from the UK suggest Leeds is prepared to enhance their offer, both financially and in terms of the player`s role within the team, to persuade him to decide swiftly.
Meanwhile, Lecce`s Sporting Director, Pantaleo Corvino, is already preparing for a potential departure. At the top of his list of possible replacements is Kevin Carlos, a 2000-born forward currently with Basel. Carlos is not a new name in Italy, having been linked with Cagliari last year, and is now reportedly a target for the Giallorossi (Lecce).
With the Krstovic-Leeds negotiations nearing a potential conclusion, Kevin Carlos` profile seems to align perfectly with Lecce`s criteria: young, physically strong, and with significant potential for development. He represents the typical type of signing favoured by Corvino, ready to step in for an outgoing forward and ensure continuity in Lecce`s tactical approach.
