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Andrea Radrizzani sends Twitter message about Leeds manager search; major step this week

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Leeds United are searching for a new manager after Garry Monk’s exit.

General view inside the stadium before the game - Elland RoadGeneral view inside Elland Road

Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has taken to Twitter in order to send a message to fans about the club’s search for a new manager.

The Whites finished seventh in the Championship this past season, a marked improvement on previous seasons as Garry Monk made a real impression at Elland Road.

Leeds United manager Gary Monk applauds fans after the matchEx-Leeds United manager Gary Monk applauds fans

However, Monk stunned many last month by handing in his resignation, leaving the club after less than a year in the hot seat, despite the club’s attempts to keep him beyond his initial one-year deal.

After going through Brian McDermott, David Hockaday, Darko Milanic, Neil Redfearn, Uwe Rosler and Steve Evans under Massimo Cellino, new sole owner Andrea Radrizzani is now looking for yet another manager to take the reins at Leeds.

Middlesbrough manager Aitor KarankaFormer Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka

So far, bookmakers appear unclear on just who could replace Monk; Aitor Karanka, who lost his job with Middlesbrough in March, had been the odds-on favourite for some time, but he is drifting despite the appointment of former Middlesbrough colleague Victor Orta as Leeds’ new director of football.

Other names such as Claudio Ranieri, Juande Ramos and even Alan Pardew have been suggested for the role in recent days, with Leeds taking their time in their search for a new boss.

General view inside the stadium before the game - Elland RoadGeneral view outside Elland Road

Now, owner Radrizzani has taken to Twitter this evening to send a message to Leeds fans, claiming that he understands their frustrations that an appointment hasn’t been sealed already.

Radrizzani added that candidates for the job will be interviewed this week, with Leeds willing to be patient in order to get the right man to replace Monk.

Who would you like to see Leeds appoint as their new manager?