Report explains why Marcelo Bielsa has signed Barry Douglas for Leeds United

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Barry Douglas has joined Leeds United from Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer transfer window.

According to The Daily Mail, Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa has signed Barry Douglas from Wolverhampton Wanderers so that he can play a three-back defence.

It has been reported that Bielsa signed Douglas so that he can play a three-at-the-back formation at Leeds this season.

The 28-year-old is a left-back by trade, but the Scotland international can also operate as a left wing-back.

Good signing for Leeds United?

Douglas was one of the best players for Wolves last season and was one of the best left-backs in the Championship, and he played an important role in the Wanderers gaining automatic promotion to the Premier League.

The 28-year-old is a very experienced footballer and will be a good signing for Leeds, who will be aiming to challenge for the Championship playoffs this season.

During the 2017-18 campaign, Douglas made 38 starts and one substitute appearance in the Championship for Wolves, scoring five goals and providing 14 assists in the process, according to WhoScored.