Leeds United are absolutely loving life at the moment.After 16 years in the wilderness of the English Football League the Whites are now back where they belong.Marcelo Bielsa has been a key part of that since arriving at the club two years ago, and his leadership should receive plenty of credit for the club's success.But you also can't look past the club's recruitment staff.Victor Orta has very much excelled so far this summer as Leeds look to bring players into the club.As well as signing players who can immediately improve Bielsa's first team squad, there has been a real focus on signing young players who can help the club in the future.That includes players who could be first team players, and others who may turn in to profitable financial deals.But the main focus is on strengthening the starting XI.
If Leeds are to compete in the Premier League then they'll need to sign players who have been there and done it at this level.Plenty of players have been linked with a move to the club, including Harry Wilson.Reports last week claimed that Leeds had been in contact with Liverpool over a potential move for the winger.Wilson spent last term on loan with Bournemouth where he scored seven goals in 35 appearances for the relegated Cherries.The Athletic's Phil Hay is the man in the know about all things to do with the Whites, and he has confirmed that the prospect is a player who is highly thought of by Victor Orta.
Tweeting about Leeds' interest, Hay said: "They’ve been interested in him for a while (Orta is a particular fan) but having asked earlier, I don’t think that’s imminent."
GIVEMESPORT'S Phil Spencer says...
This could be an excellent deal for Leeds United.
Described by Eddie Howe as 'hugely impressive', Harry Wilson is a player who has shown real signs of promise in the Premier League.
While his campaign with Bournemouth ultimately ended in relegation, the hope is that the winger will have learned from the experience.
That means that he'll be ready to hit the ground running in the Premier League this term.
It remains to be seen where he will end up this season, with some suggestions that he could stick around at Liverpool.
But surely first team opportunities will be limited and that could lead him out of the exit door.
Playing under Marcelo Bielsa would be great for Wilson, and that's why this could be a deal that works for both parties.