Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa plots transfer spending spree after owner offers budget
Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa has been plotting a transfer overhaul in a bid to improve his squad, according to former Whites star Michael Brown, after owner Andrea Radrizzani provided the Elland Road manager with the finances to bolster his team, as the club looks to seal promotion from the Championship into the Premier League.
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Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa has been looking to improve the quality of his team, after being backed in the transfer market by owner Andrea Radrizzani. The Whites look increasingly likely to seal promotion to the Premier League this season, as they currently sit top of the Championship table.
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“Them and West Brom have been the best teams and they've just got to try and continue to get over the line because of the amount of pressure they've got.
“If they can just get over the line then they can look to build in the summer.”
Leeds have already been linked with a number of players this season, as the boss already plots his summer moves.
Most recently, the club were tipped to sign West Ham United midfielder Josh Cullen.
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Cullen has been on loan at Charlton Athletic for the past two seasons, and has impressed in League One, and subsequently the Championship.
But, with the quality that Leeds have, they don’t necessarily need to spend big this summer, said Brown.
There have been previous occasions where promoted sides have prospered in the Premier League with splashing £100million.
Bournemouth have become an established Premier League side without breaking the bank, while Sheffield United have largely the same squad as last season.