Report: Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa admires Chelsea’s Reece James

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Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa reportedly likes Chelsea teenager Reece James.

According to The Sun, Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa is an admirer of Chelsea youngster Reece James.

It has been reported by the British tabloid that Bielsa is among a number of admirers of the 19-year-old full-back.

The report has also claimed that Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce will try to bring the teenager to St. James’ Park in the January transfer window.

Good signing for Leeds United?

James is a very talented and promising young full-back who knows the Championship inside out.

The England Under-20 international spent the 2018-19 campaign on loan at Wigan Athletic and had a good season on a personal level.

According to WhoScored, the full-back made 44 starts and one substitute appearance in the Championship for the Latics last season, scoring three goals and providing three assists in the process.

So far this campaign, James has played 28 minutes in the Premier League and 68 minutes in the Champions League for Chelsea, according to WhoScored.

James would be a good signing on loan for Leeds in the January transfer window in their quest to finish in the top two of the Championship table this season.