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Compared to Pogba, Leeds boss Bielsa should consider Arsenal talent Joe Willock to replace Vieira

Arsenal's Joe Willock (MB Media/Getty Images)
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Leeds United are still trying to add to their squad.

Joe Willock of Arsenal in action during the UEFA Europa League group H match between Arsenal FC and BATE Borisov at Emirates Stadium on December 7, 2017 in London, United Kingdom.

Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa has used the loan market smartly this summer to add players from Manchester City and Chelsea.

The Whites are open to adding more players on loan before the transfer deadline, and should take a look at emerging Arsenal talent Joe Willock.

Willock, 18, begun to break into the Arsenal first team last season under Arsene Wenger, with 11 appearances, two in the Premier League.

His task this year looks to be even harder, with Arsenal adding midfielders Lucas Torreira and Mateo Guendouzi.

Leeds should look at a loan deal to bring Willock to Elland Road as a replacement for Ronaldo Vieira, who they sold to Sampdoria in late July.

Willock impressed Arsenal fans when he featured last season, and was compared to Paul Pogba by enthusiastic Gunners fans, Football London reported.

Arsenal's Joe Willock

New Arsenal boss Unai Emery left Willock out of Arsenal’s opening matchday squad, and instead he has begun the season with the Gunners’ under-23s.

England under-19 ace Willock would not be guaranteed anything at Leeds, but he would be better off competing for a first team place at Elland Road than playing academy football.

Leeds could benefit too as they may end up with a player with the potential to be even better than Vieira and adding a talented new option to their squad.

Joseph Willock of Arsenal evades Declan Rice of West Ham United during the Carabao Cup Quarter-Final match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on December 19, 2017 in...