The Argentine has taken the Whites from mid-table obscurity in the Championship to the top half of the Premier League, and he’s done it all with a uniquely energetic brand of attacking football.
One man who has been there for every step of the journey is Jack Harrison, who recently penned a permanent deal at Elland Road.
Speaking recently about what it’s like to play under Bielsa, he said: “It’s very demanding but as a player you want to be a part of the best and he provides that. He demands the best. If you’re not going to give it then he’ll tell you about it. It’s great to be in that environment. It can be stressful at times but you know in the end it is good for you as a player.”
“In the first couple of years you can see there weren’t many changes to the squad."
He added: “Through his [Bielsa’s] methodology and his way of working he was able to make a team that wasn’t successful, into an incredible team that managed to win the Championship and get promoted.
“Not only that, but we finished top 10 in the first year in the Premier League after 16 years. It says a lot about him and his way of working, it works here at Leeds, everyone buys into what he is trying to do. It has been great to be a part of that.”
We’ve gathered the best of today’s Premier League transfer speculation below…
1. Jones set for exit?
Manchester United could let Phil Jones leave on a free transfer this summer. Newcastle United, Burnley, and Brighton could all pounce. (90min) (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Livesey
2. Muto in exit talks
Yoshinori Muto is in advanced talks to leave Newcastle United for Greek club Aris Thessaloniki. (Sportime) (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) Photo: Juan Manuel Serrano Arce
3. Liverpool enquire about Neto
Liverpool have made an enquiry about the availability of Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Pedro Neto. (90min) (Photo by ANDREW COULDRIDGE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: ANDREW COULDRIDGE
4. Hammers lead Larsen race
West Ham are in pole position to sign Jens Stryger Larsen after lodging a firm approach for the Udinese star. (Sky Sports) (Photo by Justin Tallis - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Justin Tallis - Pool
5. Mills back Leeds for Gallagher deal
Ex-Leeds defender Danny Mills has suggested that his former club will follow the loan-to-buy formula they used with Jack Harrison in their pursuit of Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher. (Football Insider) (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
6. Correa in demand
Tottenham, Everton, Arsenal, Leicester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers are the English clubs to have ‘shown interest’ and have had ‘good dialogue’ with Lazio's Joaquin Correa. (Il Messaggero) (Photo by Pedro Vilela/Getty Images) Photo: Pedro Vilela