Leeds quietly confident of agreeing new deal with Marcelo Bielsa to lead them in the Premier League

Silk Sonic have rung in the most romantic day of the year with an expectedly sensual release – their soulful, groove-laden take on Con Funk Shun’s 1892 hit ‘Love’s Train’The duo – comprised of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak – keep largely faithful to the five-minute jam, melding warm, mix-steering bass guitar and glittering keys with ultra-suave and honeyed vocal runs. Where the Silk Sonic redux differs is in its period accuracy; while the Con Funk Shun release embraces the synth-centric flair of ‘80s R&B, the Silk Sonic mix heads back a decade, swapping those digital touches for balmy horns and analogue production.Have a listen to Silk Sonic’s take on ‘Love’s Train’ below:Today’s release (February 14) of the ‘Love’s Train’ cover marks Silk Sonic’s first release for 2022, riding on the heels of their debut album, ‘An Evening With Silk Sonic’.

Leeds United want two centre backs this summer and are hoping to strike a bargain to make River Plate’s Lucas Martinez Quarta one of them.Marcelo Bielsa has not yet given up on making Ben White’s loan move from Brighton permanent despite having two bids turned down by the Seagulls.Leeds are set to return with a fresh bid for White, who also has interest from Liverpool, after their latest £22m offer was rejected.But they are also in talks to sign Martinez Quarta, who has two caps for Argentina, and believe he could be available for less than his £18m release clause.The 24-year-old is heading into the final year of his contract and his club need to sell to raise funds.Intermediaries claim River could even be willing to accept an initial fee

Liverpool have been touted to beat Leeds United to the signing of Ben White from Brighton this summer. The 22-year-old has been an absolute star at the back for the Whites, playing in all 46 matches in the Championship as they landed the title.Marcelo Bielsa would be desperate to hold onto the defender but he looks set to return to parent-club Brighton.But Liverpool have been linked with the Englishman as well with the club eyeing up a centre-back.And Paul Robinson believes the allure of Champions League football will be too much to ignore.He said: “I think he would start straight away alongside Van Dijk."They would be a formidable partnership.“You see the way that Van Dijk has played with De Ligt for the Dutch national team.

straight to your inbox Manchester City winger Jack Harrison has rejoined Leeds United on loan for the 2020/21 season, with a view to making the deal permanent. Harrison spent the previous two campaigns on loan at Elland Road - making 91 appearances and scoring 10 times - and played a major role in Leeds' return to the Premier League for the first time in 16 years.

Leeds United manager.Bielsa’s contract expired at the end of a successful campaign that saw the Whites win the Championship and secure a return to the Premier League.That ended the club’s 16-year exile from the top flight with Leeds eager to keep Bielsa at the helm.Director of football Victor Orta recently said the negotiations had been positive and the Daily Mail claim Bielsa is close to putting pen to paper.It’s reported that he is near to extending his contract this week, and is eager to get busy on sorting his squad for the Premier League.Orta had said: “We’re having very positive talks with Marcelo daily.“We’re hoping that we’re going to be working towards the Premier League season (with him) because we’re planning a really good

Leeds United are looking to make up to five signings in the summer transfer window ahead of their assault on the Premier League.The Whites are finally back in the big time after 16 years away with Marcelo Bielsa masterminding Championship promotion at the second time of asking.Some are tipping the Elland Road outfit to do something similar to Sheffield United next term and end up with a top half finish.In order to do that though the club will need to make some astute reinforcements in key areas to help bolster the squad. According to the Daily Mail , Bielsa is eyeing up to five new faces and has drawn up a list of potential summer targets.

Leeds United chief executive Angus Kinnear believes the Whites have the advantage in the race for Ben White due to his experience at Elland Road.Brighton centre-back White spent the season on loan under Marcelo Bielsa, helping Leeds win the Championship and earn promotion back to the Premier League.White shone in Yorkshire with Chelsea and Liverpool also believed to be keen on the defender, though Brighton insist he’s not for sale.Though Kinnear believes Leeds hold an advantage when it comes to a transfer battle following White’s experience this season.Kinnear said: “Ben is going to be hugely sought-after. It’s one of the risks of doing the type of deal we did.

Leeds are reportedly considering a move for Arsenal star Rob Holding with Marcelo Bielsa eager to strengthen his backline.Bielsa has led the Whites back to the Premier League for the first time since 2004 as they won the Championship this season.Ben White, who spent the season on loan at Elland Road from Brighton, is a top target though Seagulls boss Graham Potter is determined to keep the centre-back.Leeds have been linked towards a move for Chelsea starlet Conor Gallagher though it’s believed the Blues prefer a loan move over selling.And the Daily Mail claim Holding is also being considered by Leeds, who want cover at left-back and centre back this summer.Arsenal signed Holding from Bolton for a fee of around £2m back in 2016 though he

Leeds United have reportedly seen a second bid for Brighton defender Ben White rejected by the Seagulls.White enjoyed a hugely successful season on loan at the Championship winners with Marcelo Bielsa keen to secure a permanent transfer.Though Brighton are trying to tie White down to a new contract on the south coast as he has two seasons, plus the option of a third, remaining on his current deal.Leeds were unsuccessful with an initial £18.5m offer for the centre-back and Sky Sports claim an improved £22m bid has also been rejected, adding that White has turned down two contract offers from Brighton.White featured in all 46 of the Leeds’ Championship games, helping to produce 22 clean sheets, as the Whites finally secured a return to the

Southampton are set to crush Leeds United in the pursuit of Liverpool’s Harry Wilson – seven months after beating the promoted side to Che Adams.The Reds’ midfielder enjoyed some strong performances for Bournemouth last season but could not help them avoid relegation. It has seen speculation arise about the 23-year-old’s future as Aston Villa, Leeds and Newcastle have expressed an interest.

Leeds United look set to land the signing of Wigan striker Joe Gelhardt in the coming days.

Paris St-Germain at the end of his contract this summer and has been linked with various clubs around the world. One of them being Leeds United, who have just achieved promotion to the Premier League.

Marcelo Bielsa is planning a £20million swoop for Stuttgart striker Nicolas Gonzalez.

Leeds chief Victor Orta is confident the club can reach an agreement over a new contract for Marcelo Bielsa.

Leeds are interested in signing Tottenham defender Juan Foyth as well as Benfica star Florentino Luis, according to reports.Marcelo Bielsa is looking to bolster his squad ahead of the club’s return to the top flight after a 16-year exile.Italian journalist Nicolo Schira claims Leeds have already identified a defender and midfield target.He tweeted: “#Leeds are interested in #Tottenham’s centre-back Juan #Foyth and in #Benfica’s midfielder #Florentino (also #ACMilan want him).”Reports last month indicated Spurs defender Foyth had been earmarked as a potential target with Leeds considering a £15m bid.Bielsa believes his fellow Argentinian would strengthen his newly-promoted squad and with Foyth seemingly out of favour under Jose Mourinho he

Andrea Radrizzani wants Marcelo Bielsa to lead Leeds into the Premier League because he is the “perfect fit” for them.

Don't wait 30 years - sign up for our daily football email newsletter today!Leeds have been offered the chance to sign Chelsea forward Michy Batshuayi as the Championship winners bid to strengthen their frontline.Batshuayi is one literally hundreds of players being proposed to Leeds Director of Football Victor Orta, according to Get French Football News.The Belgium international star has been made available this summer by Chelsea and has apparently garnered interest from Marcelo Bielsa.Bielsa is well aware than he will need more quality in attack if his side are to avoid relegation in their first campaign back in the big time.And it seems that the Argentine manager may be able to get Batshuayi for a knockdown price.Football Insider claim

Leeds have identified Gent left-back Milad Mohammadi as a top summer transfer target ahead of their return to the Premier League. The Whites finally secured a place back in the top flight last month 16 years since they were sent packing to the Championship, with West Brom ’s 2-1 defeat away at Huddersfield confirming their promotion.

Leeds United striker Noel Whelan has urged the club to complete a £5m swoop for Everton midfielder Fabian Delph, claiming "his experience and quality will no doubt strengthen Leeds United".Daily Star Sport understands that the newly promoted side are plotting a double swoop for both Delph and Danny Rose, with manager Marcelo Bielsa keen to add some Premier League experience to his squad.Whelan, who started his career at Leeds back in 1993, believes Delph would be a good addition but only if he has overcome the injury problems which have seen him make just 20 appearances for Everton this season.Speaking to Football Insider, Whelan said: "He's a great football player is Fabian, he can command and run the show when he's at it and at the peak

Leeds are plotting a double swoop to land Fabian Delph and Danny Rose.Boss Marcelo Bielsa is desperate to add some top flight experience to his side after leading the club back into the Premier League this season.The Argentine has been handed significant funds to spend by chairman Andrea Radrizzani and has targeted both Delph and Rose.Both players started their careers at Elland Road and club bosses believe a return to the Yorkshire outfit will appeal to the duo.England and Everton star Delph, 30, made his senior debut for Leeds in 2007 and went on to make 44 league appearances and become a cult figure with supporters, before leaving to join Aston Villa in 2009.He joined Manchester City in 2015 and won two Premier League titles, before

Leeds United have received both good news and bad news as they pursue transfer targets for the Premier League campaign.Marcelo Bielsa’s side are preparing for their first top-flight campaign in 16 years after winning the Championship title. And he has been getting down to transfer business, lining up a bid for Tottenham defender Juan Foyth.