The Italian side are adamant that they will not lose a prized asset on the cheap, with his current contract not due to expire until 2024
Goal has learned that Udinese are holding firm on their €40 million (£35m/$50m) valuation of Leeds-linked midfielder Rodrigo De Paul, with Atletico Madrid currently toiling to arrange a cut-price deal.
De Paul's future is the subject of much debate heading towards the summer transfer window, with the 27-year-old's stock higher than ever after another stellar campaign at Udinese.
Although Leeds have reportedly been monitoring the 27-year-old for some time, La Liga champions Atletico are in pole position to land his signature at the moment, but a final deal remains in the balance due to the fact his current club are refusing to compromise on price.