Leeds-linked Hosam Aiesh’s versatility might appeal to Marcelo Bielsa

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A reported Leeds United target may have the versatility that coach Marcelo Bielsa looks for.

Quite a few Leeds United players were tried in unnatural positions last term.

There was Kalvin Phillips who spent much of the season at centre-back, Tyler Roberts who was converted into a number 10 during the second half of the campaign, and Ezgjan Alioski who went from being a winger to a left-back.

Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa likes to have players who can operate in different roles, and one player who United are reportedly scouting might fit the bill.

Fotboll Direkt have claimed that the Whites are looking at Ostersunds winger Hosam Aiesh.

The 24-year-old, born in Gothenburg in Sweden, can play right midfield, right wing and up front, according to his profile on Transfermarkt.

Of course, it won’t matter to Bielsa if Aiesh isn’t good enough in any of those positions, but it does indicate a certain versatility that we know the Argentine likes in his players.

It also makes sense that Leeds are looking at Aiesh, because they could do with another right-sided attacker. Pablo Hernandez is fantastic, but he turned 34 in August and back-up options are needed.