Loss of Kyle Bartley
Former Arsenal defender Bartley has left a huge void at the back after returning to parent club Swansea without completing a permanent deal at Elland Road.
It is believed that following the loss of former manager Garry Monk, there is less chance of bringing Bartley back to Elland Road on a extended basis.
That leaves just Pontus Jansson and Liam Cooper at the back and bringing Bellusci back into the fold would give Leeds cover at the heart of their defence.