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Leeds United are already looking at possible managerial replacements for Marcelo Bielsa this summer, according to journalist David Anderson.

The 66-year-old signed a one-year contract extension last year, so another key decision over his future is approaching for him in the coming months.

Bielsa has had a taxing season at Leeds, often having to make do without key players, and it is unknown whether or not he will continue his stay at Elland Road beyond the summer.

A fresh claim suggests that the Whites are certainly preparing for the eventuality of life after the man who Mauricio Pochettino called very special.

Speaking to GiveMeSport, Anderson claimed that Leeds are looking at possible replacements for Bielsa, eyeing up managers with a similar style of play to the incumbent boss

He revealed: Theyll be looking for somebody. This is going on as we speak, theyre looking to identify possible coaches who will be similar to him in terms of style.

In truth, it is only natural that Leeds are looking at successors to Bielsa, considering the short-term nature of most of his managerial stints and the fact that he is well into his mid-60s.

The Whites boss is a tough man to read, though, and it may be that he leaves a decision regarding his future to the last minute in order to feel sure that he is making the right call he only signed a new one-year deal on the eve of this season. He is a man of integrity and he will only stay if he believes he is still the right man for the job.

The hope is that Bielsa signs another extension despite his teams struggles, with the Argentine still a hugely influential manager who has made progress with Leeds on an annual basis since taking the reins in 2018.

In other news, Leeds reportedly turned down an approach for one player last summer. Find out who it is here.

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