Speed remains of the essence for Leeds United in their pursuit of a new head coach with interviews well underway. While Michael Skubala, Chris Armas and Paco Gallardo will take charge of Wednesday’s clash with Manchester United, the ambition remains to have Jesse Marsch’s permanent successor in place for Sunday’s rematch.
Chief executive Angus Kinnear and director of football Victor Orta were at Thorp Arch on Tuesday morning after interviews with their leading candidates began on Monday night. More talks with further candidates are expected throughout Tuesday as Leeds look to move quickly.
However, the complicating factor linking all of the club’s desired targets is their employment status. Each of them is currently in work and any move to Elland Road would of course involve an agreement being reached with their current clubs.
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Chairman Andrea Radrizzani is flying into the UK ahead of Wednesday’s clash with the Old Trafford outfit and he will remain a key component in the recruitment process. Skubala faced the media on Tuesday afternoon and said he was working from day to day without any indication of whether he would still be needed for Sunday’s match.
Marsch was sacked on Monday afternoon after a run of two wins from 17 Premier League matches and a tenure which ran to 343 days. The Whites sit 17th in the league table with critical games on the horizon against fellow strugglers Everton and Southampton.
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