The Argentine took charge at Elland Road in the summer of 2018, establishing himself in Leeds folklore after ending the club’s 16-year absence from the Premier League.
And following a solid start upon their top-flight return, Whites owner Andrea Radrizzani is in no doubt over who he wants at the helm – Bielsa
However, as he and Leeds fans know too well, the 65-year-old will not deviate from his policy of waiting until the campaign finishes before discussing his future AND signing just 12-month contracts.
Indeed, it can cause uncertainty but according to the Daily Mirror, the Whites are relaxed about the situation and are quietly confident Bielsa will commit to a fourth campaign in West Yorkshire.
Radrizzani, who welcomed extra investment from the San Francisco 49ers this week, is prepared to back Bielsa and Victor Orta in this summer’s transfer window.
One player who Bielsa will hope to have at his disposal next season is Gjanni Alioski – with reports in Turkey claiming the former Marseille boss has blocked an exit for the left-sider in January.
The North Macedonian is out of contract in the summer, and it was even claimed this week that Alioski “had reached a principle agreement with Galatasaray”.
Haberturk via Sport Witness is the latest publication in Turkey to highlight Gala's interest in Alioski. They say boss Fatih Terim wanted to sign him this month but Bielsa put a stop to that.
The report adds that Terim will try again in the summer, though the YEP understands Alioski is happy at Elland Road, with both parties hopeful of reaching an agreement over a new deal.
Meanwhile, there is said to be a “total agreement” over Rafa Mujica’s future.
Here’s a round-up of some of the other transfer rumours involving Leeds, including Mujica, and their top-flight rivals this morning:
1. Leverkusen confident of signing Gray
Bayer Leverkusen are confident of completing a deal for Leicester City winger Demarai Gray in the next 24 hours. The 24-year-old is set to leave, six months before his contract was due to expire at the King Power Stadium. (Sky Sports) Photo: Marc Atkins
2. Stoke demand £15m for Collins
Stoke City are demanding more than £15million for defender Nathan Collins with Arsenal and Burnley interested in the 19-year-old. The latter have already had a £5million bid turned down by the Potters. (TEAMTalk) Photo: Alex Davidson
3. Brighton miss out on Bolton youngster
Norwich City have agreed a £250,000 deal to sign Bolton Wanderers midfielder Regan Riley, beating off competition from Brighton and Hove Albion for the 17-year-old. He’ll sign a three-year-deal at Carrow Road. (Pete O’Rourke) Photo: Stephen Pond
4. Chelsea interested in Haaland
Chelsea are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland. The Bundesliga club could be tempted into selling the Norwegian if they receive an offer greater than his £66million release clause, which comes into action in the summer of 2022. (Sky Sports) Photo: Lars Baron
5. West Ham win Lingard race
West Ham have won the race to sign Jesse Lingard on loan from Manchester United. Newcastle and West Brom had approached the 28-year-old's representatives, but Lingard rejected their offers. (Sky Sports) Photo: OLI SCARFF
6. Colley 'not keen' on NUFC move
Newcastle United target Omar Colley wants to stay at Sampdoria. The Magpies reportedly ‘came forward’ to sign him earlier this week but the Gambian is not keen on a move to St James’s Park at present. (Sport Mediaset via Sport Witness) Photo: Paolo Rattini