Argentine report says Bielsa has prior appointment, Leeds agreement official within days

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Marcelo Bielsa is reported to be close to Leeds move.

Argentine newspaper Ole report Marcelo Bielsa’s agreement with Leeds United will be ‘official’ within the coming days.

Beforehand though, Bielsa will be in Uruguay imparting his wisdom.

He is due to attend a conference in the country speaking about his career and experiences managing at World Cups, with Argentina in 2002 and Chile in 2010.

After that El Loco’s agreement with Leeds is expected to be formally announced.

It is claimed there was late competition from Uruguayan side Penarol, but Leeds is the only offer he is considering.

Bielsa was in Mexico this week speaking at a conference, which former Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha attended.

The former Marseille boss’ engagement means Leeds fans will have to wait until early next week for confirmation of his appointment.

The Yorkshire Evening Post reported earlier that Bielsa would be making a final decision over the weekend, while The Mirror claims Leeds have an agreement in principle with Bielsa.

The latest report from Argentina does not contradict any of that and supports suggestions the former Athletic Bilbao boss will be in the dugout at Elland Road next season, once he has got his prior commitments out of the way.