Leeds United key headlines - Whites keeping tabs on Arsenal man, Marcelo Bielsa's message to star, Patrick Bamford contract latest
Tuesday's headline transfer rumours
Everton are one of the teams considering a summer move for Ainsley Maitland-Niles. They are battling Leeds and a couple of other Premier League rivals for the Arsenal man. (Daily Mail)
West Ham's financial uncertainty means they may not be able to turn 28-year-old England midfielder Jesse Lingard's loan from Manchester United into a permanent deal. (Mail)
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Read all of the latest transfer chatter in our morning round up HERE
Marcelo Bielsa lays down challenge to Rodrigo
Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa wants everyone at Leeds United to help unlock the 'richness' of club record signing Rodrigo after his goal against Tottenham.
“Rodrigo is a vital player for us,” he said. “The obligation of all of us who are part of this group is to manage to get him to be able to do everything he’s capable of doing.
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Hide Ad“After the time he spent without playing, he played half an hour against Brighton, 45 minutes with the Under-23s and he came on in the game today. After each appearance he’s played better than he had in the previous game.
“It’s important we manage to see the richness he has, football wise. He’s a player who has solutions to the problems of the game without anyone indicating them to him.”
Read the full story on Bielsa's message HERE
Leeds United fans given green light for Elland Road return
Leeds United fans will definitely return to Elland Road at a reduced capacity for the final day of the Premier League season.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed officially on Monday afternoon that sporting venues across England will be able to welcome back spectators from May 17 at a reduced capacity amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Hide AdThe UK Government will proceed with its plan to take the third step in its coronavirus recovery road map, which was first set out on February 22.
“We’ll unlock the turnstiles of our sports stadia subject to capacity limits,” Johnson said in his opening speech as he detailed the further easing of lockdown in England.
Read the full story on fans returning to Elland Road HERE on the final day
Whites confident over Patrick Bamford contract
Leeds United are confident of finalising Patrick Bamford's long-term future at the end of the season.
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Hide AdBamford is one of a number of first team players for whom contract extensions are expected to be agreed and confirmed in the summer, when Marcelo Bielsa's future will top the agenda.
Read the full story HERE on the latest on the contract front
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