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title: "Leeds: Javi Gracia expected in England this morning"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Leeds United News"
published: "2023-02-21T11:25:22Z"
modified: "2023-02-21T11:25:41Z"
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# Leeds: Javi Gracia expected in England this morning

**[Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) managerial target Javi Gracia is expected in England this morning ahead of a proposed move to Elland Road, according to [Sky Sports](https://twitter.com/footballdaily/status/1627959986256252928).**

### The Lowdown: U-turn from Leeds

The Whites [confirmed](https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/31052/michael-skubala-and-staff-to-continue-in-charge#:~:text=Update%20for%20supporters.,backroom%20team%20already%20in%20place.) last week that caretaker Michael Skubala would continue to lead the first team for the upcoming fixtures, starting against last Saturday’s clash at Everton. However, after a 1-0 defeat at Goodison Park which saw Leeds fall to 19th place in the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/), it seems as if there has been a U-turn by club officials.

There was [speculation](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/feb/20/leeds-javi-gracia-talks-manager) on Monday over former Watford manager Gracia, and it looks as if a move for the Spaniard is gathering pace.

### The Latest: Gracia expected at Leeds

Sky Sports News presenter Tom White shared a live update on Tuesday morning regarding Leeds and Gracia, via [Football Daily](https://twitter.com/footballdaily/status/1627959986256252928).

He stated: *“Right Leeds fans, you’ve been waiting for an update on your new manager for quite a while. It looks like things are getting closer and the name that we can tell you now a little bit more so than yesterday is Javi Gracia.*

*“We told you that he was a name in the frame to get the Leeds job – well things are moving closer. He is expected in Leeds this morning.”*

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### The Verdict: Good move?

Saturday’s performance against Everton was extremely disappointing, with Leeds [failing](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64607246) to register a shot on target, so it is good to see that the club have seemingly taken swift action.

Leaving the [inexperienced](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/michael-skubala/profil/trainer/106421) Skubala in charge could have been a gamble and ultimately the end of the club’s Premier League stay, so bringing in Gracia – who has knowledge of the division with Watford – seems to be a wise move.

He led the Hornets to an [11th-placed](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/javi-gracia/leistungsdatenLigenNational/trainer/10254) finish in the Premier League during the 2018/19 season, and if he is to save the Whites from relegation, he’ll need his plans to work immediately, beginning against bottom club Southampton next weekend.

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