Leeds star Pontus Jansson ‘set for Sheffield United transfer after being banned from training ground’ by boss Marcelo Bielsa

PONTUS JANSSON will leave Leeds United after reportedly being banned from the training ground.

Reports in Sweden claim the Whites skipper has had a huge row with manager Marcelo Bielsa and has been told to stay away from Thorp Arch.

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According to , Yorkshire rivals Sheffield United are close to getting the centre-back, with Fulham also said to be interested.

There are no details on the nature of the dispute, with the only information that Jansson, 28, has been told to stay away from the training ground until July 12.

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Leeds travel to Australia for pre-season, where they will play Manchester United, on July 13.

This week, Jansson has been back training with his former club Malmo in Sweden.

But when asked by another Swedish newspaper, , about his future, Jansson gave a curt response before moving on.

He said: "I have nothing to say."

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Jansson has become a firm fans' favourite at Elland Road in his three years at the club.

Initially joining on loan from Torino, he was bought for £3.5million in summer 2017.

He has since played more than 100 matches for the club, scoring nine goals, and was a key part of the side that reached the play-offs last season.

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