Leeds United make increased bid for RB Salzburg midfielder Brenden Aaronson

Leeds United have made an increased second bid for RB Salzburg midfielder Brenden Aaronson.
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The Austrian Bundesliga leaders knocked back the Whites’ initial bid, believed to be in the region of £15m.

But Leeds have reportedly returned with a second, improved offer of £20m.

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Whites head coach Marcelo Bielsa was asked about Aaronson at Thursday's pre-Newcastle United press conference - what he knew about the 21-year-old USA international and why he would be suitable for the way United play.

FRESH BID: Reportedly made by Leeds United for Red Bull Salzburg's USA international midfielder Brenden Aaronson, above. Photo by RONNY HARTMANN/AFP via Getty ImagesFRESH BID: Reportedly made by Leeds United for Red Bull Salzburg's USA international midfielder Brenden Aaronson, above. Photo by RONNY HARTMANN/AFP via Getty Images
FRESH BID: Reportedly made by Leeds United for Red Bull Salzburg's USA international midfielder Brenden Aaronson, above. Photo by RONNY HARTMANN/AFP via Getty Images

Bielsa said: "I prefer to speak about the player when it’s not a hypothetical possibility but when he’s actually our player."

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