Transfer insider: Leeds man has played vital role in imminent Marc Roca deal

Leeds United signing Bayern Munich midfielder Marc Roca shows ‘Jesse Marsch is clearly making his mark’ on the club, according to journalist Dean Jones.

The 25-year-old is expected to complete a €14 million (£12.1m) move to Elland Road imminently and will become Marsch’s third signing of what is shaping up to be a busy summer.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that personal terms have been agreed between the Leeds hierarchy and Roca’s representatives, with the player set to sign a four-year contract.

Romano has also stated that payment terms between the two clubs will now be discussed before a deal can be finalised, ending the former Spain Under-21 international’s two-year stay at the Allianz Arena.

Roca will join attacking midfielder Brenden Aaronson and right-back Rasmus Kristensen in signing for Leeds during the current transfer window after they secured their Premier League status on the final day of 2021/22.

It’s evident that Marsch is being allowed to shape the first-team squad in his image following an underwhelming season for Leeds last time out that saw ex-boss Marcelo Bielsa sacked.

Jones told GiveMeSport: “In terms of Roca, if you get him, which is looking likely, you’re getting a guy who was labelled the next Xabi Alonso when he moved to Bayern.

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“The move didn’t work out, but he’s a really good player and one that shows Jesse Marsch is clearly making his mark on Leeds here with his signings.

“He really likes him, and this will be the third signing that Marsch has had a big hand in as his team develops beyond the one that was built around Phillips, Cooper, Ayling and Bamford.”

Roca, who has made 145 senior appearances throughout his