Marcelo Bielsa has hailed Patrick Bamford as 'one of the best strikers in English football' as he looks to tie his forward down to a new deal.
The 27-year-old is into the final season of his contract at Elland Road and has attracted interest from Tottenham.
Speaking ahead of Saturday's match with Everton, Bielsa refused to divulge details of how talks are progressing with Bamford over a new long-term contract.
But the Leeds boss stressed the importance of hanging on to his star striker as he said: 'Patrick is a very important player for us.