Patrick Vieira gave a strong interview for the Leeds United job, but the Whites are expected to go with Daniel Farke, according to the Guardian.
The Yorkshire giants have been without a manager since Sam Allardyce departed Elland Road after the end of the season.
A takeover by minority owners the 49ers has delayed matters, but Leeds are now closing in on announcing their new boss.
Former Crystal Palace boss Vieira was keen on the role and held interviews with Leeds about taking charge.
And it is claimed that the Frenchman performed strongly in the talks with Leeds.
Despite that, Leeds are set to go with ex-Norwich City manager Farke, who has experience of guiding a side out of the Championship.
With Leeds awaiting ratification of their takeover from the EFL, the jury is out on exactly when Farke will be confirmed as the club’s new boss.
The clock is ticking down though with pre-season training looming for Leeds and then friendly fixtures for the side to get stuck into.
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LATEST NEWS:Union Berlin are weigh up a bid for Leeds United Star
USA international has also been linked with Fulham but has admirers in Germany from his time at Red Bull Salzburg
Union Berlin have looked at a deal for Leeds United midfielder Brenden Aaronson as they attempt to build their squad for the Champions League next season.
The German club, who finished fourth in Bundesliga last season, are considering a move for Aaronson who is available following relegation from the Premier League season, which is set to lead to several players leaving Elland Road.
Leeds inserted wage reductions and relegation buyout clauses in the event of relegation, which would see the likes of Aaronson targeted this summer. The USA international has been linked with Fulham but also has admirers in Germany who scouted him while playing in Austria with Red Bull Salzburg.
Union Berlin have looked at a deal for Leeds United midfielder Brenden Aaronson as they attempt to build their squad for the Champions League next season.
The German club, who finished fourth in Bundesliga last season, are considering a move for Aaronson who is available following relegation from the Premier League season, which is set to lead to several players leaving Elland Road.
Leeds inserted wage reductions and relegation buyout clauses in the event of relegation, which would see the likes of Aaronson targeted this summer. The USA international has been linked with Fulham but also has admirers in Germany who scouted him while playing in Austria with Red Bull Salzburg.
The “Medford Messi”, 22, went to the World Cup last season and is among the Leeds players expected to move to stay in one of the elite leagues. His international team-mate Tyler Adams also has interest from other clubs.
Aaronson started 28 games for Leeds last season after joining a year ago for £25 million. His only goal of the season was against Chelsea when Leeds were unbeaten in the first games of the campaign before their slide towards the relegation zone.
Under Urs Fischer, Union Berlin sealed fourth position and a place in Europe’s top competition with their excellent campaign, and they are expected to be active in the summer market.
The “Medford Messi”, 22, went to the World Cup last season and is among the Leeds players expected to move to stay in one of the elite leagues. His international team-mate Tyler Adams also has interest from other clubs.
Aaronson started 28 games for Leeds last season after joining a year ago for £25 million. His only goal of the season was against Chelsea when Leeds were unbeaten in the first games of the campaign before their slide towards the relegation zone.
Under Urs Fischer, Union Berlin sealed fourth position and a place in Europe’s top competition with their excellent campaign, and they are expected to be active in the summer market.
