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Bielsa confirms Anderlecht target Roofe set for Leeds exit

Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa has confirmed that Kemar Roofe is set to leave the club.

The 26-year-old has only a year left on his contract, while he had indicated he was not willing to sign an extension.

Sky Sports reports that Roofe will be moving to Anderlecht before the close of the transfer window.

He scored 15 goals in 34 games for Leeds last term.

Bielsa told Sky Sports: "We are in a few difficulties because finally Roofe and (Bailey) Peacock-Farrell leave, they were in the squad of 18 players we chose before."

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