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title: "Leeds United: Ezgjan Alioski deserves new contract offer, insists Noel Whelan"
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author: "Ben Crump"
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published: "2020-10-28T17:40:51Z"
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# Leeds United: Ezgjan Alioski deserves new contract offer, insists Noel Whelan

**Former Leeds United striker Noel Whelan has said that the Yorkshire club would be ‘saving themselves money’ if they secured a new contract for [Ezgjan Alioski](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/ezgjan-alioski-set-for-new-contract/).**

Since gaining promotion to the Premier League this summer, Leeds have made an impressive impact in England’s top flight, producing a string of good results against the likes of Manchester City and most recently Aston Villa.

Alioski has featured regularly for the Whites, starting the game against Villa at left-back ([Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/a-villa-vs-leeds/428888)), and reports have now claimed that [a new contract offer is on the cards.](https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-united-in-line-for-alioski-new-deal-talks/) The 28-year-old North Macedonia international is in the [final year](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ezgjan-alioski/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/129604) of his current deal at Elland Road and has featured [138 times](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ezgjan-alioski/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/129604) for the club thus far.

### What has Whelan said about Ezgjan Alioski’s proposed new deal?

Regarded by some as a [cult hero](https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-united-in-line-for-alioski-new-deal-talks/) at Leeds, Alioski’s reported new deal has now prompted Whelan to give his thoughts. He told [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/hes-unbelievable-exclusive-whelan-drools-as-leeds-plot-contract-talks/):

*“Alioski has proven time and again that he is a capable left-sided player.*

*“We saw his enthusiasm and direct nature when he came up against Matty Cash last week. I think Matty Cash is still sleeping it off right now, Alioski and Harrison gave him that much of a battering down that side. I felt sorry for him that night.*

*“Alioski is a player that is consistent when called upon. He is goal threat, he can create, he can defend and his energy is unbelievable.*

*“Absolutely, Leeds should tie him down. They would be saving themselves a lot of money by doing so.”*

### Does Ezgjan Alioski deserve a new deal?

Despite making just his second Premier League start for Leeds against Villa, Alioski is a valued member of Bielsa’s squad and has featured in the majority of their recent games, as per [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ezgjan-alioski/leistungsdaten/spieler/129604).

The utility player’s potential new deal comes as no shock to fans who have seen him play a massive part in the club’s resurgence and return to England’s top flight after a 16-year absence. Capable of playing in a wide variety of roles, his versatility makes him one of those players that every manager would likely appreciate.

***Leeds fans, find out which player has been backed to inspire the Whites into Europe by clicking [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-transfer-rumours/leeds-united-kalvin-phillips-tipped-to-guide-whites-to-top-six-finish/)!***