Leeds United reportedly want to sign Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah on loan.
According to Sky Sports, Nketiah is heading to Championship club Leeds on loan from Premier League outfit Arsenal on transfer deadline day.
Bielsa has spoken highly of the 20-year-old forward, confirming that the youngster will be at Elland Road for the 2019-20 campaign.
The Leeds head coach has also stated that the Whites could sign Nketiah because of the club’s sporting director Victor Orta.
Bielsa told Leeds Live about Nketiah: “Nketiah is a young, important player in English football. He’s a player with a very good reputation with other football people.
“He can be an important player in English football according to others. Abraham, at Villa, Wilson at Derby, Harrison in our case. We think this player has similar features to these names. I know a lot of clubs want him.
“It’s the same case as with White, he came from Orta. He arrives to the club. Something not easy. We have to link the player to the management of Orta. With dimension Leeds have a club.”
Replacing Kemar Roofe
Nketiah is being signed by Leeds as a replacement for Kemar Roofe, who has left the Whites for Belgian club Anderlecht already this summer.
Roofe led the line well for Leeds last season, and it will not be easy for the 20-year-old Arsenal forward to fill his shoes.
Leeds are aiming to finish in the top two of the Championship this season and clinch automatic promotion to the Premier League.
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