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Leeds transfer news: Marcelo Bielsa hoping to complete FOUR deals
LEEDS boss Marcelo Bielsa could sign numerous Manchester City youngsters on loan this summer.
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Bielsa, 62, was appointed as Leeds’ new boss earlier this month, replacing Paul Heckingbottom at Elland Road.
And according to The Sun, Bielsa is drawing up his summer transfer plans.
They say Leeds could land City youngsters Angus Gunn, Tosin Adarabioyo, Brahim Diaz and Lukas Nmecha.
Pep Guardiola is close to Bielsa, with the City boss revealing the new Leeds manager has been a huge influence on his career.
The Sun claim Leeds are desperate to land a new No 1 and Gunn, 22, fits the bill.
Leeds transfer news: Marcelo Bielsa could sign numerous Manchester City youngsters on loan
Centre-back Adarabioyo, attacking midfielder Diaz and striker Nmecha are all likely to leave the Etihad on loan this summer to get regular game time.
Speaking about his new role at Elland Road, Bielsa said: “I am delighted to accept the role of head coach at Leeds United.
“It has always been my ambition to work in England and I have had several opportunities to do so during my career.
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“However I have always felt it was important to wait for the right project to come along and so when a club with Leeds United’s history made me an offer, it was impossible to turn down.
“I am excited for the challenge ahead and I look forward to collaborating with Victor, Andrea and Angus, as we work hard to achieve great things at this football club.”