Alfred Schreuder: Former Ajax boss no longer in contention to become new Leeds head coach

Former Ajax boss Alfred Schreuder is not in competition to take over as the brand new head coach of Leeds United.

Schreuder was at Elland Street on Sunday as Leeds lost 2-0 at home to Manchester United, which left the membership one level above the relegation zone.

Leeds have to date been pissed off of their search to discover a successor to Jesse Marsch as their main targets have been unavailable.

Schreuder, who succeeded Erik ten Hag at Ajax, is obtainable after being sacked final month however Sky Sports activities Information understands he’s not within the working as Leeds proceed to carry talks with numerous candidates.

Talking in his programme notes forward of Sunday’s sport, chief govt Angus Kinnear stated: “The seek for a brand new head coach is nicely superior.

“The duty is with the ability to align our record of prospects – which has been constructed and developed beneath many seasons – with present availability and the openness of candidates to just accept a brand new position in mid-season.

“Whereas we’ve confidence within the caretaker group, we all know the significance of a immediate appointment and, if [director of football] Victor (Orta) and I are in any doubt, we’ve [chairman] Andrea (Radrizzani’s) Twitter account to maintain the stress 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 choice, nevertheless it’s obligatory,” stated Ajax chief govt Edwin van der Sar.

“Whatever the good begin to the season, we misplaced a whole lot of 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 frustrated by Iraola and Slot rejections

Leeds noticed a transfer for Andoni Iraola blocked by Rayo Vallecano last 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 obtainable so subsequently he was not on their record, though after the Iraola disappointment, it was thought they could discover whether or not he can be an possibility.

Nevertheless, Slot then publicly turned down the chance to join the club, calling their curiosity a “praise” however including he needed to stick with Feyenoord.

“It’s true that I’ll stick with Feyenoord, I can say that with this one. That’s clear, followers do not need to be afraid,” he stated.

“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 an ideal 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 beneath Bielsa at Elland Street.

Nevertheless, 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”.

Nevertheless, on Wednesday night Radrizzani stated: “Not but…want extra time.”

‘Leeds will not panic | They’re going to take so long as they want’

Sky Sports activities Information senior reporter Tim Thornton:

“Alfred Schreuder had been linked to the position and we all know he was at Elland Street for the sport in opposition to Manchester United on Sunday. However Leeds have been chatting with a number of totally different candidates, so it was by no means a case of him being the No 1 goal.

“Leeds will not panic. They’d targets that they have not been in a position to land as a result of these targets have been in positions elsewhere. They had been trying to get confirmed coaches in with observe information of success, nevertheless it was troublesome to carry them in mid-season.

“The message from Elland Street is they’re eager to usher in the fitting supervisor and never the unsuitable supervisor rapidly. That is why they are going to take on a regular basis they should get the fitting candidate in.”

Leeds’ next 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