Leeds United manager news as final interviews now planned in Phil Hay update
Final interviews for the vacant managerial position at Leeds United will now run into next week, according to Phil Hay.
Following the conclusion of the full takeover from the American investors at Elland Road, attention can now be placed on a crucial element of the Leeds rebuild, which is in the Elland Road dugout.
Leeds United have been linked with several names as their search for a new appointment goes on, with former Norwich City manager Daniel Farke, West Brom coach Carlos Corberan and Scott Parker all currently targets for the vacant role, while Brendan Rodgers, also a name in the frame has rejected the opportunity.
Football League World reported on 12 June, that the interview process has already started with Farke, Brendan Rodgers and Corberan all said to be the leading 49ers Enterprises targets for the role.
And Hay, taking to his personal Twitter account [14 June], provided an update on the situation at Elland Road.
He tweeted: “Looking like the process to appoint will run into next week, with final interviews planned on the other side of the weekend. First group of players due back for pre-season on July 2.”
Intriguing week ahead
Leeds United are set for an incredibly pivotal and intriguing week ahead as they look to rebuild again ahead another Championship ride next season, and it is absolutely imperative the club gets this next decision right.
Several names for the managerial vacancy have propped up in recent days and the names being sounded out are ones which potentially give the Whites the best chance of a swift promotion.
Farke is a superb proposition given his Championship-winning experience with Norwich City at this level and his knack for an attractive and expansive brand for football which the Leeds United fans are desperate for.
Corberan because of his former experience with the club under Marcelo Bielsa, will always win the hearts of those within the club and his tremendous jobs at Huddersfield Town and West Brom will have left the Elland Road hierarchy drooling.
Parker must not be counted out either, after the terrific jobs he’s done at Fulham and Bournemouth and he would represent a sensible bet for the American investors to exploit should they fail to acquire their preferred candidates for the role.
In other Leeds United news, doubts have emerged within the 49ers investment group over whether the Whites’ buy-out is the right move.