Valencia’s pursuit of Largie Ramazani has ground to a halt. The Spanish side wants to sign him, but they are unwilling to meet the required transfer fee.

Ramazani enjoyed a productive spell in Spain last season. He finished the campaign as Valencia’s second-highest scorer, contributing six goals and one assist across 31 appearances in all competitions. These figures are impressive given that he spent most of his time as a substitute. According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, via La Voz Del Murciélago, negotiations between Valencia and Leeds United are now completely deadlocked.

Leeds United transfer talks over Belgian winger stop

Daniel Farke has made it clear that the Belgian winger is not part of his plans for the upcoming campaign. Valencia executives are aware of this stance and are attempting to use it as leverage to secure a cut-price deal. Leeds, however, are holding firm. The club demands between €10m and €12m, and neither side is currently willing to compromise.

The logic behind the price tag

Market data from FotMob places his current value at a modest €7m. Regardless, officials at Elland Road are justified in requesting a premium. Now 25 years old, Ramazani is an experienced professional. Born in Brussels and partially raised in London, he has already completed four years of Spanish football with Almería, scoring 45 goals in over 200 senior appearances. Following his move to West Yorkshire, he made 31 appearances during Leeds’ Championship title-winning season, adding seven goals to his tally. His subsequent loan to La Liga resulted in another six goals, marking back-to-back seasons of consistent output.

Ramazani offers an interesting profile. Standing at 168cm, he is a right-footed player who operates on the left flank, utilizing his pace and agility to maneuver behind defensive lines. His non-penalty expected goals (npxG) metrics rank in the 93rd percentile for La Liga players. He frequently occupies dangerous areas and showed no hesitation in front of goal, taking 36 shots in just 20 league outings.

However, his limitations are notable. He is not a traditional playmaker, and his career assist numbers are unremarkable for a seasoned wide player. Furthermore, he has rarely carried a team, and Valencia utilized him primarily as an impact substitute, providing him with only 1,234 minutes of league football. This suggests that managers have lingering concerns regarding his tactical discipline over a full 90 minutes.

Leeds maintains a reasonable position by demanding €10m–€12m for a proven goal threat under contract until 2028. Valencia is attempting to exploit the club’s desire to offload the player, turning the transfer into a high-stakes negotiation.

Norwich City is also keeping tabs on the situation. This additional interest alters the dynamic, allowing Leeds to wait for a potential domestic bidding war rather than accepting a lower fee from Spain. If Valencia refuses to meet the valuation, Leeds can retain the player and pursue a sale to a Championship rival during the winter window. As the club paid an undisclosed fee for him in 2024, holding out for an eight-figure sum ensures a profit on a player outside the first-team plans.