, Leeds United favourites to sign Premier League striker – Bielsa’s type of player

Leeds United favourites to sign Premier League striker – Bielsa’s type of player

The Yorkshire club have been given odds of 8/1 to secure the signing of the former Preston North End front man this summer, with fellow Sky Bet Championship side Reading also given the same odds.

It may seem like a weird one for Leeds, but the signing of Jordan Hugill could work wonders if Argentinian manager Marcelo Bielsa is appointed as the new boss at Elland Road.

Reports suggest that a deal that would see Bielsa take over at the Whites is all but complete, with many bookmakers suspended the betting market on who will become the next manager of Leeds United.

Bielsa is best known for his time at Spanish side Athletic Bilbao. During his time at the Basque Country club, the Argentinian guided Bilbao to both the Europa League and the Copa Del Rey Final against all odds.

During their Europa League run, Bielsa masterminded a victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, and one player crucial to that was striker Fernando Llorente.

Llorente is a player who plays in a very similar way to Jordan Hugill. They are both tall, strong strikers who feed off pacey players around them.

If rumours are to be believed and Hugill does move to Elland Road, it could suit Bielsa down to a tee, and allow him to implement the style of football that he wants at the Yorkshire club.

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