Leeds United backed to make move for midfield 'spark' from Premier League rivals as Marcelo Bielsa outlines recovery plan

Leeds United return to action at Elland Road tomorrow for a home clash against Wolves - and we bring you all the latest key Whites headlines in one place here.
By Lee Sobot
Published 22nd Oct 2021, 08:55 BST
Updated 22nd Oct 2021, 08:56 BST
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Whites backed to make move for Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley

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Alex McLeish has backed Leeds United to make a move for Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley, claiming that he could be the “spark” needed to ignite their season. Burnley and Newcastle have also been linked. (Football Insider).

'SPARK': Offered by Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley, left, for Leeds United in the view of Alex McLeish. Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images.'SPARK': Offered by Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley, left, for Leeds United in the view of Alex McLeish. Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images.
'SPARK': Offered by Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley, left, for Leeds United in the view of Alex McLeish. Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images.

Mohamed Mallahi has admitted his desire to succeed at FC Utrecht convinced him not to consider reported options to join Leeds United and Chelsea. (Voetbalzone).

Read all of the latest Leeds United and Premier League transfer latest at our round-up piece HERE

Marcelo Bielsa' s recovery plan after 'very sad week'

Whites head coach Marcelo Bielsa has opened up on a 'very sad week' after last weekend's display at Southampton and outlined how he plans for Leeds United to move forward.

Read what Bielsa had to say HERE

The latest Whites team news ahead of Wolves clash

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In-form Wolves are next up for Leeds, and United's injury troubles are showing no immediate signs of easing.

Read who remains out HERE

Every word from Marcelo Bielsa's pre-Wolves press conference

Bielsa held his pre-Wolves press conference on Thursday afternoon.

You can read every single word said by the Whites boss HERE

Predicted line-up for Wolves clash

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Leeds are likely to have five players still on the sidelines for Saturday's 3pm kick-off against Wolves.

With that in mind, read how we think they will line up HERE

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