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Leeds United news as Marcelo Bielsa outlines what next for loanees amid Alfie McCalmont report

Here are the evening Leeds United headlines on Monday, May 17.

McCalmont link amid Bielsa loan assessment

The subject of Leeds United's loanees came up in Marcelo Bielsa's Monday morning press conference as those on loan at EFL sides returned to Thorp Arch following the conclusions of the season.

The likes of Robbie Gotts, Jordan Stevens, Ryan Edmondson and Alfie McCalmont all had stints in Leagues One and Two this term, with Bielsa addressing their next steps.

"I've followed all of the performances of each of them," he said. "And I'm conscious of the evolution that they've had and how I can imagine the immediate future for them.

"Those types of evaluations or decisions are taken not only after their season have finished but after Leeds United's season has finished."

These comments came shortly after a report from the Western Daily Press, which claim that third-tier Cheltenham Town are interested in a move for McCalmont, who netted eight goals in his season-long spell at Oldham Athletic.

Struijk's Euro 2020 dream over

After weeks of speculation, Pascal Struijk's Euro 2020 dream appears to be over.

A breakthrough campaign for the Leeds United defender has seen him become the subject of an international tug of war between the Netherlands, who he has represented at youth level and Belgium, the country of his birth.

The 21-year-old has made 22 Premier League starts for Leeds this season and has forged a formidable defensive partnership with Diego Llorente in recent weeks, with Marcelo Bielsa's side conceding just five goals in their last six matches.

Should Struijk go to Euro 2020? Let us know in the comments below

Indeed, the former Ajax man's form at the back of late saw club captain Liam Cooper unable to force his way back into the starting XI following his recent suspension and subsequent injury.

And although the sun may be setting on his Euro 2020 hopes, he season may not be ending on Sunday after Leeds' clash with West Brom.

Read more here.

Bielsa transcript

Marcelo Bielsa faced the media on Monday morning to preview the strip to St Mary's in his pre-match press conference.

After running over injuries and the threat Southampton pose, he also discussed the 'burnout' myth, paid tribute to behind-the-scenes staff and more.

Read every question and answer in full here.

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