Leeds United will have no problem recruiting top-level players in the upcoming summer transfer window if they are promoted, and will be able to attract players from Manchester United despite the rivalry between the two clubs. That's the opinion of former Leeds boss Simon Grayson.
Leeds are currently sitting pretty at the top of the Championship table.
Having spent 16 years out of the top-flight, they are expected to be promoted this year regardless of what happens for the rest of the current campaign.
Plans have reportedly drawn up which would see two or three teams promoted from the Championship based on a points-per-game ratio - in the event of the season being cancelled.
With the summer window slowly approaching, plans are already being made for potential signings.
Leeds have been told they'll have their pick of transfer targets this summer (Image: GETTY)
And Grayson believes once they are promoted, they will be able to attract all types of player.
Part of that reason is the ability of manager Marcelo Bielsa, as well as the chance to play in front of large crowds at Elland Road.
He told the Daily Star that he reckons Leeds' recruitment team will already be working away at trying to find talent to reinforce Marcelo Bielsa's squad next season.
“If Leeds get back to the Premier League, playing for the club is an exciting prospect for anybody,” Grayson said.
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“They’ll be attracting players from all other globe - regardless of whether they’re Argentinian or playing for Manchester United.
“Getting in front of the Elland Road faithful and working for Bielsa is a massive proposition.
“It won’t be an issue attracting players."
Grayson admitted he reckons Leeds officials will be working on a "worst-case scenario" of the team missing out on promotion, and will adjust their targets into two lists.
Leeds are currently top of the Championship (Image: GETTY)