Next Leeds United manager: Ex-Sunderland and Everton boss set for shock Premier League return

Leeds United could turn to a very familiar face to replace Javi Gracia.
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Leeds’ struggles at the wrong end of the Premier League table could see them appoint a third manager of the season with Gracia reportedly set to leave his post. Leeds were beaten 4-1 by Bournemouth at the weekend and sit outside the relegation zone solely by virtue of goal difference with just four games of the season to go.

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According to the Mail, Gracia’s departure will reportedly see Leeds move to appoint Sam Allardyce on a short-term basis until the end of the season. Allardyce has been out of management since leaving West Brom, a team he failed to guide away from relegation, back in 2021.

Sam Allardyce is set to return to management with Leeds United (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)Sam Allardyce is set to return to management with Leeds United (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Sam Allardyce is set to return to management with Leeds United (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
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Leeds would become Allardyce’s ninth job in the Premier League and his first task is set to be a daunting trip to face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Sporting director Victor Orta is also expected to leave the club.