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Report: Leeds could make second attempt to sign star Bielsa first wanted in 2018

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Joe Bryan of Fulham and Raheem Sterling of Man City during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Manchester City at Craven Cottage on March 30, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Getty Images)

Leeds United could make a move for Joe Bryan if Fulham don’t win the Championship play off final this evening, according to TeamTalk.

Bryan was a target of Leeds back in 2018, as the Daily Mirror reported, but they failed to get a deal over the line for him then.

It seems that the Fulham man has remained on the Whites radar though, and he could potentially have caught the eye of Marcelo Bielsa in the build up to the summer.

Leeds are apparently set to move for a left-back this summer, as Bielsa prepares his squad for their first campaign back in the top flight.

The Daily Mail had previously suggested that Bryan was rated at £6 million in January, so he could prove to be a decent value for money signing at Leeds.

Bryan’s attacking talents are noteworthy, and he has claimed seven assists for Fulham this term.

Aleksandar Mitrovic and Joe Bryan of Fulham celebrate after the Sky Bet Championship match between Huddersfield Town and Fulham at John Smith’s Stadium on August 16, 2019 in Huddersfield,… (George Wood/Getty Images)

He could, therefore, fit into Leeds’ system – as Bielsa encourages his full-backs to push forward at every opportunity.

If he was to move to Leeds he would be in competition with the likes of Stuart Dallas and Barry Douglas for a first-team place.