Leeds have drawn up a three-man shortlist to replace Marcelo Bielsa should he quit Elland Road this summer, according to reports.
The Argentina has been at the helm in Yorkshire since 2018, guiding the Whites to promotion in his second season.
Now Bielsa is in to his fourth year but has often waited until the summer before deciding whether or not to carry on in his current role.
Five months remain until his current deal expires which could leave the Leeds hierarchy seeking a new boss.
Leeds sporting director Victor Orta has not made approaches to potential candidates, but has a list of individuals he would consider.
Former Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde, Jesse Marsch and Carlos Corberán are being eyed as potential successors to Bielsa, reports the Telegraph.
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Valverde succeeded the current Leeds boss at Athletic Bilbao and the club are keen to have someone come in who will continue Bielsa's work.
The Spaniard enjoyed a largely successful stint at the Nou Camp, winning two LaLiga titles.
He was considered for the Manchester United interim vacancy and remains out of a job.
Marsch meanwhile was sacked by RB Leipzig back in December, but is still expected to be a man in demand this summer.
Marsch made the step from Red Bull Salzburg, where he enjoyed huge success.
Corberán was part of Bielsa’s backroom staff at Leeds and became the first-team coach when the Argentinian arrived.
He opted to make a switch across Yorkshire last season however and is in charge at Huddersfield Town, who remain in the hunt for promotion from the Championship.
Bielsa has been at Leeds for almost four seasons - his longest spell as a manager at any club.
In the club's first year back in the top flight following a 16-year absence saw them finish ninth - registering several notable results whilst playing a brand of football that received huge plaudits.
This term Leeds have been hit by several injuries but are keeping their head above water.
They currently sit 15th - six points above the relegation zone after the draw with Aston Villa.
Back in November Leeds' majority owner Andrea Radrizzani said: “When I got Marcelo Bielsa to come I knew it was going to be a challenge.
“But we support him unconditionally and I think that the results have been seen on the pitch. Also for himself, this is the longest in his career as a club. As a club we support him and his ideas unconditionally.”
