Leeds United news as former managerial target lines up next job as exodus moves closer

Here are tonight’s latest Leeds United evening headlines, on Tuesday, June 13.

Former managerial target set for new club

Rayo Vallecano boss Andoni Iraola was one of the early frontrunners to replace Jesse Marsch after Leeds United parted company with the American in February. A former player of Marcelo Bielsa, Iraola has previously spoke about his dream of managing in the Premier League, but it looks as though his next job will see him remain in Spain.

While Leeds are again looking for a new manager, having burned through two head coaches since their initial interest in Iraola, the Whites have not been linked with the former Athletic Bilbao defender this time around following their relegation to the Premier League.

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With Iraloa refusing to sign a new deal at Vallecano, he is set to leave the club after three season in charge, with Diario del Almeria reporting that the 40-year-old’s next port of call will be La Liga side Almeria.

Leeds’ managerial search continues, with Daniel Farke the bookmakers’ favourite for the post.

Momentum building towards Leeds United exodus with Marc Roca first in line

Leeds United midfielder Marc Roca appears to be on the verge of an Elland Road exit this summer. If reports in Spain are to be believed, Roca is close to joining Real Betis on loan for the 2023-24 campaign, just 12 months after making the switch to Leeds from Bayern Munich.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Betis, who will be competing in Europe next season, have beaten off competition to sign Roca, who struggled to find consistency during his one season in the Premier League, which ended in Leeds being relegated to the Championship. The Spaniard knows La Liga well, of course, and it seems as though he’ll spend next season attempting to get his career back on track under Manuel Pellegrini.

His exit will come as little surprise for supporters, but for Leeds as a club, it seems as though his departure could kickstart what is expected to be a large summer exodus. United aren’t short of high-profile players with promising talent and the rumour mill has been in full swing since their relegation was confirmed at the end of May.

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Latest Leeds United next manager odds as bookies react to Rodgers developments

Leeds United supporters will be hoping that Friday night’s announcement that 49ers Enterprises have agreed a deal to take over the club will be the starter gun on what will be a very busy summer at Elland Road.

It has been more than two weeks since the Premier League season ended with the Whites relegated back to the Championship and the club are still looking for a new head coach, a replacement for Victor Orta in the director of football position, while the domestic transfer window swings open on Wednesday morning.

It is the head coach position that looks to be the priority at Elland Road, with Leeds grouped together with a number of other manager-less clubs including Celtic and Championship rivals Leicester City when it comes to the pool of candidates linked with the vacancies.

We’ve had a look at how the bookmakers see the race for the new Leeds boss here.

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