Leeds United were linked with a move for the Wolves boss by the Italian press in May.
Leeds United take on Wolverhampton Wanderers this afternoon in a game between two teams whose season could go one of three ways.
Both sides have looked impressive enough to have a play-off surge, but inconsistent enough to easily slip down the Championship table. The third eventuality, and probably the most likely, is that both will end up in mid-table.
Leeds manager Garry Monk
It is also a fixture that sees Leeds United go head-to-head with a man who was heavily linked with the Elland Road managerial hotseat this summer.
Wolves’ Italian manager Walter Zenga was linked with a move to Elland Road by the Italian press toward the end of last season – as it became clear Steve Evans would be on his way.
Leeds owner Massimo Cellino
Massimo Cellino was reportedly keen on his fellow Italian to take Leeds into the new season.
In the end Garry Monk got the job and has impressed during his time in charge – with Leeds recently in a good run of form.
New Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Walter Zenga
They have suffered a minimal blip since returning from the international break, losing a game against Derby County they felt they deserved to draw and drawing v Wigan Athletic with three points in their clutches.
Monk will aim to show today why he got the Leeds job ahead of Zenga and other contenders.
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