Leeds United manager is in demand.
One of Marcelo Bielsa’s close associates has responded to a question about the Argentine’s future.
The Leeds United manager is currently subject of speculation after his side lost in the play-off semi-finals.
Harold Mayne-Nicholls is the former boss of the Chilean FA, and hired Bielsa in 2007.
He is currently chairman of Colo Colo and he was asked about making an approach for Bielsa in his press conference earlier this week.
Mayne-Nicholls said he did not like his chances, while not ruling it out either.
He told Mundo Deportivo: “Everything can be done, we have to see if we agree, today we have a great coach and I have a lot of faith in the capacity of Mario Salas.
“Also, Marcelo must be quite depressed with what happened in Leeds. I do not think he’s in the mood even to pick up the phone.”
Mayne-Nicholls visited Bielsa in Leeds in December, showing he is on close terms with the Argentine.
The fact that despite this, he has not contacted him, indicates Leeds are safe right now from this particular challenge.
The Telegraph reported this week that Bielsa is ‘close’ to agreeing to manage for at least one more season at Leeds.
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