Leeds ‘Make Contact’ with Title-Winning Manager to Replace Farke

Leeds United have sounded out former Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst as a potential replacement for Daniel Farke, according to Guardian journalist Matt Hughes. The Whites have reportedly placed the Dutch tactician’s name among other options on their shortlist, which also includes Real Madrid assistant coach Davide Ancelotti . Van Bronckhorst remains a free agent after being sacked as Besiktas manager in October, having won just 10 of his first 20 games in charge of the Turkish giants.

He spent less than six months in the role in Istanbul, despite penning a two-year deal upon his arrival in July. Leeds Eyeing Giovanni van Bronckhorst According to Hughes, Leeds are now considering Farke’s future at Elland Road, despite the German tactician clinching Premier League promotion just over a week ago. Members of the 49ers Enterprises consortium that owns Leeds are believed to have expressed doubts over whether Farke is the right man to lead the club on their Premier League return, with his previous top-flight performances a particular point of concern.



The German coach was in charge for Norwich City’s relegation campaigns in 2019/20 and 2021/22, although he did not see out the latter and was dismissed in November 2021. GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Leeds have lost just four of their 44 Championship games this season. Leeds reportedly have several potential successors for Farke in mind, including Van Bronckhorst, who won the Eredivisie with Feyenoord in 2017, Steven Gerrard and former Benfica boss Roger Schmidt.

The latter also lost his job this season, as he was sacked by the Portuguese club in August amid a poor start to the campaign. Leeds remain top of the Championship table with one game to play, leading Burnley, who are level on points, on goal difference. Daniel Farke's Leeds Record (2024/25 Championship) Games 45 Wins 28 Draws 13 Losses 4 Points per game 2.

16 Sign up to The GIVEMESPORT Report to get exclusive daily updates from Fabrizio Romano, Ben Jacobs, Dean Jones and Tom Bogert sent straight to your inbox. Leeds chairman Paraag Marathe is jetting into the UK for sack talks with Daniel Farke today. Statistics courtesy of Transfermarkt .

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