Leeds transfer news: Major claim emerges over Marcelo Bielsa's Elland Road future

Journalist Alex Crook reckons that Leeds' lack of transfer activity might be down to the fact that Marcelo Bielsa could leave the club this summer.

Leeds are yet to make any January signings and have generally been quiet this month despite their need for additions.

But Crook believes that's more down to the fact that Bielsa might not be at the club next season.

It's generally been a frustrating season for them. On the pitch, they've been dealing with an incredible amount of injuries, which has scuppered their chances of bettering their first campaign back in the Premier League.

Prior to their defeat to Newcastle last weekend, Leeds had won consecutive league matches against Burnley and West Ham.

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But off the pitch, Leeds have been unable to add to their squad. Their main transfer target is Salzburg attacker Brenden Aaronson, who they've already seen a £15m bid rejected for, but the Yorkshire giants haven't been linked with a great deal of players.

Leeds failed to make any signings last January, although they hadn't suffered as many injuries and were going far better on the pitch. For example, Patrick Bamford has made just five Premier League starts all season following ankle and hamstring problems, while Kalvin Phillips hasn't played since the beginning of December.

But Crook reckons doubts over Bielsa's future could be the reason for their lack of business.

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He told GIVEMESPORT: "I've not really heard too many links and maybe that's because there's a bit of an expectation that Bielsa will probably leave at the end of the season.

"Are the board really going to let a manager sign players in