Leeds United transfer news RECAP - Marcelo Bielsa press conference day, progress in recruitment hunt

Leeds United will begin a second season back in the Premier League in just two days' time - and we will bring you all the latest in the club's continued build-up here.
UPDATES: Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa faces the media on Thursday for his pre-Manchester United press conference. Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images.UPDATES: Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa faces the media on Thursday for his pre-Manchester United press conference. Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images.
UPDATES: Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa faces the media on Thursday for his pre-Manchester United press conference. Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images.

Marcelo Bielsa' s Whites signed off from their pre-season friendlies with a 2-2 draw against Europa League holders Villarreal on Saturday evening in a game played behind closed doors at York City's new LNER Community Stadium.

A new Premier League campaign will begin with a clash against arch rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday lunch time.

Follow all of the latest Whites news throughout Thursday here at the YEP's dedicated live blog.

Leeds United transfer news RECAP - August 12

Key Events

  • Transfer window open until 11pm on Tuesday, August 31
  • New season starts at Manchester United in Saturday lunchtime kick-off

Marcelo Bielsa press conference day

Whites head coach Marcelo Bielsa will be facing the media today for his pre-Manchester United press conference which is due to take place at 12.45pm.

Progress in Whites recruitment hunt

All the news from Marcelo’s press conference via the link below (1pm start)

The latest on Lewis O’Brien from Huddersfield Town

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