Leeds United are closing in on the signing of Chelsea starlet Lewis Bate, and it's one that Marcelo Bielsa will love.
What's the story?
Reports in recent days have suggested that the 18-year-old is keen on an exit from Stamford Bridge this summer in a bid to find a club who can offer him a better pathway into the first team.
It was suggested that Bielsa's side were one of those interested in signing him, and it now appears that Victor Orta and the Whites will get their man.
Goal's Chelsea correspondent Nizaar Kinsella has revealed via Twitter: "Lewis Bate is accelerating towards Leeds. Medical could come as soon as tomorrow as the clubs thrash out a deal. #CFC"
Bielsa will love him
At just 18, the midfielder has all the potential in the world to develop into a real star at Elland Road if given the right opportunities.
The Athletic said: "Bate is one of the most highly-rated midfielders in the country, coming close to making his debut for the senior side when he was named on the bench against Sheffield United and Bayern Munich last year.
"Leeds’ hopes are growing that they could win the race for his signature but are aware of the competition. Significantly, Bate has started to follow a number of Leeds players on Instagram."
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