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…
. LEEDS, ENGLAND - APRIL 03: General view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Leeds United and Sheffield United at Elland Road on April 03, 2021 in Leeds, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
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1. Doig bids 'disrespectful'
A key figurehead at Hibernian has said the bids for left-back and Brighton target Josh Doig have been "really disrespectful" so far. Arsenal, West Ham, Leeds United, and Watford, among others, are reportedly keeping tabs on the 19-year-old, who could cost £5 million. (Vavel)
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2. Braithwaite destined for exit
Martin Braithwaite has been stripped of his number nine shirt at Barcelona as the alleged Wolves, West Ham United and Burnley target faces an uncertain future at the La Liga giants. (El Diario Vasco)
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3. Phillips tipped for Hammers move
Liverpool defender Nathaniel Phillips would “definitely” prefer a move to West Ham over Newcastle United, Burnley and Brighton, according to Noel Whelan. (Football Insider)
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4. Villa favourite for Bailey
Leon Bailey, the pacy Jamaican winger, is on the radar of a number of English top-flight clubs with Aston Villa the favourite to sign the 23-year-old. (Various)
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