5 Daniel Farke replacements Leeds United must consider as potential Elland Road exit looms | OneFootball

Daniel Farke's future at Leeds United is in doubt despite their promotion, and here we look at five managers they should consider.

Leeds United secured their return to the Premier League on Easter Monday, with the club now preparing for life back among the elite.

Given the ambition of their US owners, Leeds will see this as just the first step in their journey as they look to become a force once more in English football.

But, staying in the Premier League will be very difficult, with the promoted clubs having all gone back down in the past two seasons.

Daniel Farke facing uncertain Leeds United future

So, the 49ers may need to be ruthless this summer in how they go about things, and reports have claimed they are considering replacing Daniel Farke, despite the outstanding job he has done in guiding the team to promotion.

They claim there are doubts about his ability to keep Leeds up due to his poor record in the top-flight with Norwich City, so a change could be on the cards.

Julen Lopetegui

The Spaniard has had two shots at the Premier League, and it’s fair to say he has underwhelmed.

Lopetegui’s time at Wolves is perhaps overlooked by neutrals due to how it ended, but he kept them in the league after taking over when they were in the relegation zone, before quitting after broken promises from the board.

A move to West Ham was finalised ahead of this season, but Lopetegui failed to make a positive impression, and he was sacked just months into the role.

Graham Potter’s struggles show that Lopetegui may not have been as bad as some thought, and he remains a big-name manager, having coached Real Madrid and Spain in the past, whilst he won the Europa League with Sevilla.

So, he has the profile and stature that would appeal to Leeds, and his pull could help attract quality players this summer.

Sean Dyche

This is unlikely to be a popular appointment, but next season is all about survival for Leeds - and Dyche has shown he can keep a team in the Premier League.

He defied all odds to take Burnley to Europe, and kept the Clarets punching above their weight for years, all on a modest budget.

Most recently, Dyche was with Everton, and whilst the football was uninspiring, he will rightly argue that he did what was asked, as the Toffees didn’t go down when he was in charge.

It may not be pretty, but Dyche could be the short-term fix that Leeds need before they take the next step in the years to come.

Inigo Perez

It’s no secret that Leeds were keen on Andoni Iraola in the past, and that’s looking like a missed opportunity for the Yorkshire outfit, with the Spaniard excelling with Bournemouth.

If Leeds can’t get Iraola now, they could get Inigo Perez, who was Iraola’s number two at Rayo Vallecano.

He has since taken charge of the La Liga side, and they continue to overachieve, with the team currently 10th in the top-flight, and they have impressed with the way they play, which is unsurprisingly similar to Bournemouth, with high pressing and real intensity.

At 37, Perez would be a risk, and it may be too soon to join such a big club, but Leeds won’t want to miss the boat again and if they see him as a talented coach, now might be the time to take a gamble.

Liam Rosenior

Another young manager who is making his mark in Europe is Rosenior, with the ex-Hull chief currently in charge of Strasbourg.

The French side are in the mix for a European finish, and they have also done that by playing some exciting, attacking play.

During his short managerial career, Rosenior has proven himself to be a coach that can develop young players, and that will fit in with Leeds’ long-term strategy, as well as the stylish brand of football.

His lack of experience in the Premier League may count against him, but Rosenior is performing well in a major European league and may feel he is ready to return to England.

Edin Terzic

This may seem ambitious, but Leeds will have a big appeal due to the potential of the club, and Terzic is another who could be part of the long-term project.

The German was previously in charge of Borussia Dortmund, where he won a cup and also reached a Champions League final.

So, he has real pedigree, and he would also implement the front-foot football that the Leeds board will want.

Again, this wouldn’t be straightforward, as Terzic will have other offers, but the chance to manage in the Premier League is always going to attract high-level managers.