Leeds boss has history with Fernando Llorente.
Leeds should be leaving no stone unturned in their quest to win promotion to the Premier League.
And this means Marcelo Bielsa must dust off his contact book and consider players who he has worked with before.
AS has already reported be is considering Ibai Gomez, and Tottenham’s Fernando Llorente is another he should consider.
Llorente enjoyed big success under Bielsa at Athletic Bilbao, it was at the Basque side where the striker earned international caps for Spain.
The forward should be of interest now because he is out of contract next summer, and reports have claimed he is keen on leaving Tottenham in January.
Bilbao are interested in bringing him back, The Independent report.
They are also claimed to be keen on re-signing Ibai Gomez.
Leeds should simply look to unite them at Elland Road instead.
Llorente has had a tricky time at Spurs, denied regular game time behind Harry Kane.
His form for Swansea – 15 goals in 2016/17 in the Premier League – had earned him a £14 million move to Tottenham.
Leeds have options up front already, but Llorente offers something different.
Firstly he has worked with Bielsa before, and his physical style is a contrast to Kemar Roofe, Patrick Bamford and Tyler Roberts.
His experience could be just what Leeds need in a tight promotion race, if they are prepared to be ambitious.
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