Leeds United are talking to potential managerial candidates but Marcelo Bielsa isn’t expected to be in the running for the Elland Road job.
The Whites have today decided to part ways with boss Jesse Marsch.
The American was only appointed as a replacement for Bielsa in February of last year but has already been giving his marching orders.
Three points in the last seven Premier League games and just two league wins since the end of August has proven impossible to ignore.
Some will be wondering if Bielsa could end up returning to Elland Road, would Fabrizio Romano claims the Argentinian is ‘unlikely’ as things stand.
Romano adds that Leeds are already ‘speaking to other candidates’ with Bielsa seemingly not in the frame.
Carlos Corberan looks to be a strong candidate for Leeds United with Marcelo Bielsa unlikely
Bielsa may not be in the running but one of his former assistants appears to be in the mix for Leeds.
Romano claims that Leeds have put West Bromwich Albion boss Carlos Corberan on their wish list for the job.
The Spaniard was an Under-21 coach at Leeds before being promoted to be an assistant to Bielsa.
Corberan has impressed as a manager in his own right, taking Huddersfield Town to the Championship playoff final last season.
Corberan has a brief stint at Olympiacos before replacing Steve Bruce as West Brom boss.
With 11 wins in 16 games, Corberan has completely turned the Baggies around and has them in playoff contention.
Corberan’s history at Leeds, knowledge of the players at Elland Road and experience under Bielsa will make him a strong candidate.
Whether Leeds need a more experienced coach is up for debate but it looks like Corberan is in contention for a return to Elland Road.
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