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title: "Leeds: Alex McLeish heaps praise on Stuart Dallas"
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published: "2021-07-11T19:40:07Z"
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# Leeds: Alex McLeish heaps praise on Stuart Dallas

**Former Scotland manager Alex McLeish has showered Stuart Dallas with praise after he signed a new long-term deal at Leeds United.**

### The Lowdown: Dallas signs new deal

The 30-year-old enjoyed a wonderful 2020/21 season for the Whites, [scooping](https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/28163/leeds-united-player-of-the-year-2021-winners) numerous end-of-season awards and excelling in the Premier League.

The [56-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/stuart-dallas/profil/spieler/158764) Northern Ireland international has [signed](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57693834) a new deal with Leeds, keeping him at the club until 2024 and rewarding his brilliance.

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### The Latest: McLeish hails Leeds hero

Someone who has plenty of time for Dallas is McLeish, who spoke to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/ex-manager-applauds-more-great-business-at-leeds-after-dallas-update/) about his quality and the importance of him extending his stay at Elland Road. The former Aston Villa manager gushed:

> “Amazing. Stuart Dallas had a tremendous season, especially the second half of the season.
>
> “His goals against Manchester City and things like that, it just captures the imagination of every club.
>
> “But also his own club to say: ‘We’ve got to get that kid tied down.’
>
> “Dallas has proved above and beyond he is a top player for the Premier League.
>
> “I guess Leeds have done their homework on him. The fact that they can secure them is another great piece of business. I wish I was playing at Leeds.”

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### The Verdict: Best summer business?

Even though this could be a busy summer in the transfer market for Leeds, Dallas’ new contract could be the best piece of business they do in the entire window.

The 30-year-old is such a key player for Marcelo Bielsa’s side, not only working endlessly for the team but also showing great quality, as highlighted by [eight goals and two assists](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/134143/Show/Stuart-Dallas) in the league last season, including a [double](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/apr/10/manchester-city-leeds-premier-league-match-report) away to champions Manchester City.

Dallas should still have plenty left in the tank moving forward, continuing to be a huge player for Leeds as they look to finish in the European places next season.

***In other news, one Leeds player could reportedly leave this summer – find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-helder-costa-could-leave-this-summer/).***