Former Ajax boss Alfred Schreuder is in competition to take over as the brand new head coach of Leeds United.
Schreuder was at Elland Street yesterday as Leeds misplaced 2-0 at house to Manchester United which left the membership one level above the relegation zone.
Leeds have thus far been annoyed of their search to discover a successor to Jesse Marsch as their major targets have been unavailable, however Schreuder, who succeeded Erik ten Hag at Ajax, is out there after being sacked final month.
Talking in his programme notes forward of yesterday’s recreation, chief government Angus Kinnear mentioned: “The seek for a brand new head coach is effectively superior.
“The duty is with the ability to align our checklist of prospects – which has been constructed and advanced underneath many seasons – with present availability and the openness of candidates to simply accept a brand new position in mid-season.
“Whereas now we have confidence within the caretaker crew, we all know the significance of a immediate appointment and, if [director of football] Victor (Orta) and I are in any doubt, now we have [chairman] Andrea (Radrizzani’s) Twitter account to maintain the strain on!”
Schreuder, 50, was appointed at Ajax on a two-year contract though was dismissed two weeks in the past after a run of seven league video games and not using a win.
“It is a painful determination, however it’s essential,” mentioned Ajax chief government Edwin van der Sar.
“Whatever the good begin to the season, we misplaced numerous pointless factors. The soccer itself was precarious too.”
Schreuder joined Ajax after successful the Belgian League with Membership Brugge having been assistant to Ronald Koeman at Barcelona.
Leeds annoyed by Iraola and Slot rejections
Leeds noticed a transfer for Andoni Iraola blocked by Rayo Vallecano final week. Iraola was a number one contender to fill the emptiness at Elland Street with the membership having tracked him for some time.
Leeds have additionally been speaking to different candidates on their shortlist. The membership initially believed Feyenoord coach Arne Slot, who was the early bookmakers’ favorite, wouldn’t be out there so due to this fact he was not on their checklist, though after the Iraola disappointment, it was thought they may discover whether or not he can be an possibility.
Nonetheless, Slot then publicly turned down the prospect to hitch the membership, calling their curiosity a “praise” however including he wished to stick with Feyenoord.
“It’s true that I’ll stick with Feyenoord, I can say that with this one. That’s clear, followers wouldn’t have to be afraid,” he mentioned.
“The membership has been clear. It was a praise {that a} membership like Leeds was , however we’re doing one thing nice with Feyenoord. We’re in a fantastic place within the league, the cup and Europe.
“There isn’t any disappointment. It is definitely not a punishment to remain right here.”
West Brom head coach Carlos Corberan was one of many first names linked to the job having labored underneath Bielsa at Elland Street.
Nonetheless, he then signed a brand new deal at The Hawthorns, and though he had his admirers at Leeds, he was not on the shortlist of contenders to switch Marsch.
Michael Skubala, Paco Gallardo and Chris Armas have taken short-term cost at Leeds, overseeing their 2-2 draw at Manchester United final Wednesday earlier than Sunday’s defeat.
Leeds chairman Andrea Radrizzani hinted an appointment was imminent by tweeting final Tuesday night time: “Hopefully white smoke by tonight or tomorrow morning”.
Nonetheless, on Wednesday night Radrizzani mentioned: “Not but…want extra time.”
Leeds’ subsequent Premier League fixtures
February 18: Everton (A) – kick-off 3pm
February 25: Southampton (H) – kick-off 3pm
March 4: Chelsea (A) – kick-off 3pm
March 11: Brighton (H) – kick-off 3pm
March 18: Wolves (A) – kick-off 3pm