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Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani should approach Kenny Jackett

Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani looks on before the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Leeds United at iPro Stadium on Februa...
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Former Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Kenny Jackett, now in charge of Portsmouth, would be a good manager for Leeds United.

Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani looks on before the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Leeds United at iPro Stadium on February 21, 2018 in Derby, England.

According to a recent report in The Yorkshire Evening Post, Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has decided to stick with head coach Paul Heckingbottom, but he should not – he should look at Kenny Jackett instead.

Heckingbottom has not made a huge impact Leeds since he was appointed the head coach in February 2018; in fact, one could argue that the Whites have got worse under him.

After all, when the former Barnsley boss took over the Whites, the West Yorkshire outfit were still in the running for the playoffs.

Portsmouth manager Kenny Jackettlooks on prior to the Sky Bet League One match between Portsmouth and Northampton Town at Fratton Park on December 30, 2017 in Portsmouth, England.

Heckingbottom is a very young manager, and Leeds owner Radrizzani should look at former Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Jackett if he wants promotion from the Championship next season.

Jackett is in charge of Portsmouth in League One at the moment and has done a wonderful job at Fratton Park.

Pompey are set to finish the season in the top half of the table after winning promotion from League One at the end of the 2016-17 campaign.

Leeds United Manager Paul Heckingbottom during the Sky Bet Championship match between Norwich City and Leeds United at Carrow Road on April 28, 2018 in Norwich, England.

The former Watford star was a success at Wolves during his spell, as he guided the Wanderers from the lower leagues to the Championship.

Jackett is a very experienced manager at this level, and Leeds owner Radrizzani should at least make an approach and see if the 56-year-old would be interested in taking charge of the Elland Road outfit.