Summer signings Robin Koch and Diego Llorente have had their injury problems, while captain Liam Cooper has also missed six league games, which has often forced Luke Ayling into centre-back.
The absence of Kalvin Phillips has also required a switch around in midfield, leaving the Whites light in both those areas.
The return of Gaetano Berardi is a welcomed boost but reports in Italy suggest Leeds are looking to bolster the centre of their defence with the arrival of Torino’s Nicolas Nkoulou.
Tuttosport claim Bielsa wants the 30-year-old, who is out-of-contract this summer, “at all costs” after enjoying a strong relationship with the Cameroonian in their time at Marseille together.
Nkoulou recently spoke to Spanish outlet Marca and praised the 65-year-old head coach. "The season in Marseille, with Marcelo Bielsa, has also taught me a lot. I have to say it,” he said.
Leeds, apparently, stand in a good position to win his signature, however, the Italian publication says it “must not overlook the possibility” of Manchester United.
The former Monaco defender has made it known that he’d like to play Champions League football again, which is where the Whites’ rivals may have the upper hand.
While Bielsa is expected to extend his stay at Elland Road into a fourth consecutive season, Andrea Radrizzani stated last month he and Orta have analysed alternative options, in case the Argentine decides to leave.
Let’s be honest, it was only a matter of time before someone, somewhere, began speculating about potential successors.
Journalist Bruno Andrade has done just that, claiming Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim is being “closely followed” by Leeds and Leicester City.
It adds to the O Jogo report, which said two Premier League clubs were monitoring the 36-year-old.
Bielsa addressed his future swiftly after Radrizzani’s interview, revealing he was happy in Leeds as he feels “integrated with the city”.
Here are the latest transfer headlines from Leeds and their Premier League rivals:
7. Liverpool set to table De Paul offer
Liverpool are set to test Udinese’s resolve and table a £26million bid for attacking midfielder Rodrigo De Paul this summer. The Serie A club want £30m for the 26-year-old, who is known to have featured on Leeds United’s shortlist. (Daily Mail) Photo: Alessandro Sabattini
8. Bielsa wants Nkoulou 'at all costs'
Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa wants to reunite with soon-to-be free agent Nicolas Nkoulou “at all costs”. Manchester United are also interested in the Torino defender, who enjoyed a strong relegation with Bielsa at Marseille. (Tuttosport) Photo: Alessandro Sabattini
9. Leeds & Leicester monitor Amorim
Leeds and Leicester City are closely following Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese side are currently leading the way at the top of the Primeira Liga table, nine points above second place Braga. (Bruno Andrade) Photo: CARLOS COSTA