Leeds United fans react on Twitter to rumours linking them with Kyle Bartley

Leeds United were said to want Swansea City defender Kyle Bartley prior to Marcelo Bielsa’s arrival.

Kyle Bartley of Leeds United gestures during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday at Elland Road on February 25, 2017 in Leeds, England.

Leeds United fans are fearful that Marcelo Bielsa will not want to sign Kyle Bartley this summer.

The Yorkshire Evening Post reported how Bartley was a target of Leeds early on in the transfer window.

However, Bielsa has demanded full control of transfers, after taking charge at Elland Road.

And there are now concerns from Leeds fans that £6 million-rated Bartley (TeamTalk) will not be on their radar anymore.

I don’t disagree at all Bielsa is calling the shots right down to the dinner lady. He will be in control of every detail. I think Bartley was a target but I’m not so sure now. Im not even sure we will get Foyth from Spurs.
— Adam Ross (@rossi_on) June 17, 2018

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I dont think Bartley is a Bielsa style player. Need more than a brick wall in defence
— James Obiedzinski (@jamesobi1) June 17, 2018

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Doubt we’ll be getting Bartley, Bielsa will want a ball playing centre back. Also think we’ll get at least 1 new winger
— Jake (@JakeLUFC_) June 17, 2018

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Bielsa likes his outer CB’s to be able to play in the Fullback role too, so Ayling suits but Bartley doesn’t – hope we still get him though
— Ryan Teasdale (@easy_teasy) June 17, 2018

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I hope I am wrong, but Bartley doesn’t fit the mould in Bielsa’s 3-3-1-3 system.
— El Loco’s Elland Road Asylum (@19MOT19) June 16, 2018

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With the high pressing all moving high intensity game that Bielsa plays – I’d be surprised if he signs players with dodgy fitness levels. Would be surprised if Bartley is on his must have list
— Richard (@Rich57H) June 16, 2018

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Bielsa is his own man, I’m guessing he’s never heard of Bartley #justsaying
— Andy H 79/92 (@LiloMan_LUFC) June 16, 2018

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Now that we have Bielsa it seems Kyle Bartley won’t have a place @LUFC. Good luck in Glasgow Kyle. It’s a great city and you’ll enjoy coming second every season. Ain’t that right @bluealucard
— Chris Hammond (@chrizhammond) June 15, 2018

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Bielsa has tended to operate with full-backs at centre-back at his previous clubs, which could mean that Bartley is not a player who fits into his system.

Bartley is still very popular at Leeds, after spending a season on loan there during the 2016/17 campaign, and there were hopes he would return this summer.

Kyle Bartley of Swansea City gives instructions during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Swansea City at St. James Park on January 13, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne,...

But Bartley is a no thrills defender, who is renowned for being solid rather than flamboyant.

And given Bielsa’s desire for players who are comfortable in possession, it may be that Leeds look elsewhere for defensive additions now.

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Leeds United fans react on Twitter to rumours linking them with Kyle Bartley