Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa admits he wants to see Patrick Bamford sign a new contract.

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.

He said: "Patrick is a very important player for us. He is one of the best strikers that English football has."

Bielsa hopes that England midfielder Kalvin Phillips will be available to return against Everton at the weekend after he missed last Saturday's 5-1 defeat at Manchester United.

"After another week of work, he is physically better and closer to being in the team," he said.