Leeds United are now considering Steven Gerrard as they continue their pursuit of a new manager, but the Daily Mail reports that the Englishman has reservations about taking the Elland Road post.
It has now been more than a week since Leeds sacked Jesse Marsch. And despite Andrea Radrizzani swiftly claiming that he was hopeful of a swift appointment, the position remains unfilled.
Several names have been put forward. And it seems safe to say that all of the club’s leading targets have turned Leeds down. With that, others are being added to the conversation.
How Gerrard feels about Leeds job
The Daily Mail reports that Nuno Espírito Santo has been put forward. And Gerrard is another name in the frame, with the 42-year-old still out of work after leaving Aston Villa earlier this season.
You would think that Gerrard would do fairly well to find another Premier League club after his underwhelming spell at Villa Park. But it seems that he is not jumping at the chance to take over at Leeds.
The Daily Mail reports that Gerrard has reservations about taking the role.
Leeds meanwhile, are in talks with a host of names. And they are considering appointing a boss until the summer.
While you would like to think that Gerrard would relish the chance to take the Leeds job – whether he is the right man or not – you can also understand his reservations.
His next role has to work out well for the former Rangers boss. He came in for a lot of criticism at Villa. And some will argue that he did not do enough at Ibrox.
Unfortunately, Leeds are in a really precarious situation right now. On current form, we are heading for relegation. And Gerrard probably cannot afford to have a relegation on his CV at this stage.
He has enough time to repair his reputation further down the line. But he may well be looking at the Leeds job as a real risk right now.
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