Leeds United are set for a new era with Marcelo Bielsa potentially taking over as manager.

Recent reports suggest that negotiations are at an advanced stage and the Whites are hoping to name him as Paul Heckingbottom's successor shortly.

If Bielsa does come in, he will have to get to work straight away and a busy summer is expected.

Bringing his 3-3-3-1 formation, he will already be thinking about who does not fit into his unorthodox system and which players he needs to axe to make space for new ones.

Leeds' squad is overcrowded with lots of deadwood that needs shifting as soon as possible.

Too many players are under-performing and ruthless Bielsa will not accept anyone performing below their level.

Here are four players that need to be axed by Bielsa if he takes over at Elland Road.

Bielsa's first act must be to sign a new goalkeeper and sell the current failing duo of Wiedwald and Andy Lonergan.

The German came in to replace Rob Green but has had erratic and error-prone displays between the sticks.

Burton Albion had Murphy on loan for the last season and a half and he has impressed, meaning that some Championship clubs are probably keen on him.

But the central midfielder is neither defensive enough to play in Bielsa's holding role nor attacking enough to star in the number 10 role ahead of Pablo Hernandez.

Ekuban was brought in as a sort of Chris Wood replacement after the prolific striker joined Burnley.

But the 24-year-old managed just one league goal all season and needs to be upgraded on.

Another misfiring forward that Leeds brought in last summer was Cibicki.

The 24-year-old managed just seven league appearances and does not look good enough to stay at Leeds.