Three points for the Whites could see them move as high as 14th in the Premier League table by the end of the weekend, as they look to continue moving further away from the relegation zone.
Speaking ahead of the game, Leeds boss Jesse Marsch gave an update on the Patrick Bamford injury situation, following the announcement that he had suffered a further injury setback. He said: “We made the announcement about Patrick Bamford, personally I was really disappointed that this happened to him, that this is the way it ended up
“The end of the Norwich game he looked like he wasn't able to plant his foot like normal and be powerful. Right when the injury happened and before, even, at Wolves, I was already trying to get him off the pitch because I could see he wasn't right.
“We felt we were trying to create a progression that protected him but this injury is a tricky one, how to manage the pain, how to get through every moment is not so easy to get the balance right. Unfortunately he ruptured a small part of it.
“Some experts have said it's the best thing that could have happened to him long term, it relieved a lot of the pressure and pain in that area and he's feeling better than he did before.
“We're hopeful this six week prognosis is accurate. Six weeks means he can be available for the last two matches. We'll have to wait and see. He's walking better, pain free, which he wasn't for the last four, six months. We're optimistic and hopeful.”
Take a look at the latest news and transfer stories from the Premier League, as the build-up to the weekend action continues:
7. Magpies could enter Coutinho race
Newcastle are said to have joined the battle for Aston Villa loan star Philippe Coutinho. The Villains have an option to sign the Barcelona man permanently in the summer, but the Magpies are said to be ready to “pay a fortune” to both Barca and the player to seal the deal. (Sport Witness) | AFP via Getty Images
8. Pope interest at early stage
Fulham’s apparent interest in Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope is said to be at an early stage, with suggestions they’re already plotting a £20m move thought to be wide of the mark. It’s been claimed that he is more likely merely “just a player they’re keeping an eye on” (Football League World) | Getty Images
9. Magpies could snap up Rodrygo
Newcastle United are said to be leading the race to sign Real Madrid’s £35m forward Rodrygo, amid interest from Liverpool. The striker could become surplus to requirements at the Bernabeu this summer - if Los Blancos sign Kylian Mbappe from PSG. (Sport) | Getty Images
10. Leeds eye double deal
Leeds United are said to have made Barcelona’s Sergino Dest and RB Salzburg’s Brendan Aaronson their top transfer targets ahead of the summer. The latter was on Leeds’ radar in January, and is likely to cost around £25m. (TeamTalk) | AFP via Getty Images