Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa is seemingly plotting a potential masterstroke as a major update emerges on Mateusz Bogusz.
What's the story?
According to recent reports from Polish publication Meczyki, Bogusz's time at Elland Road may be coming to an end, with Legia Warsaw in advanced talks to sign him this summer.
Now, WP SportoweFakty (via Sport Witness), claim that while Bielsa is keen on sending him out on a loan deal, the Whites would also be prepared to let him go on a permanent deal at the end of that spell, if Legia agree to include a buy-back clause in any transfer.
The report reveals that "if there’s an option to make the deal permanent in 2022, then the English club will also insert a €8m (£7m) buyback clause."
A masterclass from Bielsa
While the 19-year-old hasn't exactly lit Elland Road up with his time at the club, he is certainly someone with a lot of potential and a player who could grow into a very fine performer in the future.
Czeslaw Michniewicz, his manager at international youth level, hailed his potential, saying: "He is at a similar level as (Poland international) Sebastian Szymanski in his previous youth. He has great talent."
Meanwhile, he has also earned rave reviews from the Yorkshire Evening Post, with Lee Sobot describing him as a player "brimming with pace, confidence and natural talent."
Bielsa himself has previously gone on record to talk about Bogusz, saying: "He is growing in training. He's an offensive playmaker. I thought he would be an option for today's match. He is more offensive than (Jamie) Shackleton and (Robbie) Gotts."
The addition of a buy-back clause in a potential deal that would see Bogusz leave on a permanent basis would protect the Whites' long-term interests.
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If the Polish youngster does indeed turn into a real star in his time away from Leeds, then Bielsa's side can simply exercise their option and bring him back to Elland Road when they see fit, for a very reasonable price too.
It has all the hallmarks of being a real masterstroke idea, and one that should have fans very much relieved that they won't just be losing a bright young talent for absolutely no reason with no way of getting him back if he flourishes away from the Elland Road spotlight.