Leeds United next manager: Five to take over at Elland Road

Yet, plucky Pearson has the iron will to overcome a poor patch of form, and has escaped the drop with higher stakes before. While the Englishman’s excellent work with Leicester has been overshadowed recently by successor Claudio Ranieri’s fine run, it should not be overlooked. A stumbling block here, could however also be temperament, as Pearson is now rather famous for his attention-attracting outbursts.

Gus Poyet
Sunderland have continued to struggle since giving Poyet his marching orders, with Black Cats coaching appointments looking increasingly less like the problem as more managers get caught in the Northeast outfit’s revolving door.

Ex-Uruguay international and former Chelsea midfielder Poyet deserves a second shot with a big club, then, having already proven himself previously with Brighton and Hove Albion at Championship level, though the situation ended somewhat acrimoniously. With top talents such as Lewis Cook, Charlie Taylor and Alex Mowatt to work with, young coach Poyet may be an ideal fit.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
Cellino could do with currying a bit of fan favour, so returning a former Leeds playing legend and installing him in the dugout may be the makings of a masterstroke.

Having already taken Burton Albion into League One, the Whites could make a wise move here by testing out an up-and-coming coach. Though a reunion would be romantic, ex hitman Hasselbaink might not be attracted to the instability.

More than qualified to rally the troops, Redknapp usually works best with underdogs, though at age 68 the drama often surrounding Leeds may also not appeal.

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