Leeds hold talks with Bielsa

The Championship side has been looking for a new head coach since they sacked Paul Heckingbottom last week and it seems they are closing in on their target.

Bielsa has been out of work since his dismissal from French side Lille in December following a poor run of results but Leeds seem keen to make him their next manager.

Their managing director Angus Kinnear and director of football Victor Ora have travelled to South America to meet Bielsa and it is alleged that talks are at an advanced stage.

The coach has had an illustrious career managing the likes of, Marseille, Athletic Bilbao, Lazio and the Argentine national team. 

Bielsa has also received high praise from managerial juggernauts such as Pep Guardiola, Mauricio Pochettino and Diego Simeone, and would therefore be a great coup for Leeds.