Giuseppe Bellusci is closing on a departure from Leeds United and a return to his homeland.
Empoli are pushing to do a deal for Bellusci and are around €300,000 apart in their valuation of the defender and Leeds' view of his value.
Bellusci is now closing on a switch to Italy, according to Radio Yorkshire, as he looks to continue his career in familiar surroundings.
The centre-back has been a controversial figure at Elland Road since his arrival at the club in 2014.
Bellusci has often made mistakes at key moments in games, costing Leeds points in the Championship.
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He was dropped by Steve Evans towards the end of last season and now may leave the club without having had a chance to impress new head coach Garry Monk.
Leeds have been linked with launching a loan move for Swansea City defender Kyle Bartley and may have a gap to fill soon if Bellusci does depart.
