Spanish coach Andoni Iraola is in the box seat for the Leeds job after compatriot Carlos Corberan opted to stay at West Brom.
Elland Road officials were keen on former Leeds Under-23 coach Corberan for the vacancy to replace sacked American coach Jesse Marsch. But Baggies boss Corberan signed a contract extension at The Hawthorns until 2027 on Tuesday night after getting frustrated with Leeds’ stance.
It has left Iraola, 40, leading the race after spending the last two-and-a-half years at Rayo Vallecano, who are fifth, just three points off the top four in La Liga.
