Leeds: ‘No contact’ with Diego Martinez over replacing Marcelo Bielsa

The Whites have had a disappointing second season in the Premier League, with relegation to the Championship not yet out of the question.

With Bielsa's current deal expiring in June, and no sign of a new contract being agreed, it could be that Argentina is considering moving forward.

Martinez, who was Granada's manager between 2018 and 2021, is a name Leeds has been associated with in the past.

Latest: 'No contact' with Martinez

According to Estadio Deportivo [via Sport Witness], however, sources inside Leeds claim there has been no contact with Martinez regarding the role.

It is believed that the whites are now looking elsewhere to turn in potential candidates, should Bielsa leave.

Verdict: Hope BIELSA lives on

Although current speculation suggests that there is a real possibility of Bielsa moving on, it would be best for him to stay for another year at Leeds. He's a special manager and someone the supporters love, brought to land Road a few days ago.

At 66 years old, some might have felt he could become a fading force, but he has been dealt with a stiff hand throughout this season—including Luke Ayling, Liam Cooper, Calvin Phillips and Patrick Bamford—in varying degrees. Had to do without so many prominent players at different times. ,

Bielsa has another year to work her magic, and while relegation will make for a different position - a change may be called for at that point - with Cooper, Phillips and Bamford returning to Leeds in the near future. should go away.

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