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Report: Leeds United close to making two more signings this week

Leeds United manger Marcelo Bielsa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Stoke City and Leeds United at Bet365 Stadium on January 19, 2019...
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Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa has reportedly hand picked one of the incoming players.

Leeds United manger Marcelo Bielsa during the  Sky Bet Championship match between Stoke City and Leeds United at Bet365 Stadium on January 19, 2019 in Stoke on Trent, England.

According to a report in the Daily Mail, Leeds United want two signings completed this week.

Leeds have already brought in Kiko Casilla this month to strengthen their goalkeeping options, and they are interested in improving further.

Marcelo Bielsa has his eyes on two more additions, one of which will be a permanent deal and the other as a loan.

Bielsa has reportedly identified one of the targets himself, and urged Leeds to make the move.

Although the Mail has not revealed the identity of the player in question, he is said to be a young English player who Leeds believe can get even better at Elland Road. The description would fit with Daniel James, who has been heavily linked.

Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa watches on  during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Derby County at Elland Road on January 11, 2019 in Leeds, England.

Leeds also want a signing on loan to pad out their squad, which is currently struggling badly with injury.

Leeds were beaten 2-1 by Stoke City at the weekend, with their lead at the top of the table being cut to just one point by Norwich City.

Leeds United manger Marcelo Bielsa during the  Sky Bet Championship match between Stoke City and Leeds United at Bet365 Stadium on January 19, 2019 in Stoke on Trent, England.