Choose Ranieri and sign Robert Huth… The different option for Leeds to consider

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Leeds United are eyeing Marcelo Bielsa, but he isn’t their only option.

Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani is looking for a new manager after sacking Paul Heckingbottom.

Spanish newspaper El Correo reported Leeds were in talks with Marcelo Bielsa and he is the favourite for the job.

But Leeds are considering their options, with the Express reporting Leeds are also talking to Premier League winner Claudio Ranieri.

Ranieri might be a safer pair of hands than the volatile and maverick Bielsa.

The Premier League winner is well placed to bring in players with a proven track record in English football, including those he amazingly helped become champions.

One is even available, defender Robert Huth.

BBC Sport reported Huth will leave Leicester this summer with his contract out.

The giant defender is perfectly built for the Championship and would be a huge upgrade on Liam Cooper.

A defensive pairing of Huth, on a free, alongside Pontus Jansson, would give Leeds the platform to win promotion.

Getting both Ranieri and Huth previously seemed unthinkable, but it’s very possible.

Would Leeds be a little bit mad to throw it away for Bielsa’s unpredictability?