It has been a brilliant week for Leeds United in the Championship promotion battle, with rivals Norwich City and Sheffield United both dropping points in the race for the Premier League.

Back-to-back victories over Preston North End and Sheffield Wednesday have seen the Whites move three points ahead of third-placed Sheffield United in the race for automatic promotion.

Marcelo Bielsa's side are now only four points behind leaders Norwich City and have the chance to take a major step towards the Premier League this weekend, by delivering wins against Wigan Athletic and Brentford.

It has been a brilliant few days for Leeds fans and things might be about to get even better, with Football Insider reporting today that attacking midfielder Pablo Hernandez is close to signing a new deal at Elland Road.

The Spaniard has been instrumental to the Whites' success this season, scoring 12 goals and delivering 12 assists for his teammates in 35 appearances in the Championship.

The 34-year-old has been one of the stand-out players in the second tier this season and has produced some of the best football of his career.

He is loved by fans at Elland Road and could be a key player for the club in the top flight next season, if the team can clinch promotion.

Fans will be hoping that Hernandez can continue his impressive form and provide more goals to fire the club back to the Premier League after a 15-year absence.