Olympiacos coach Pedro Martins with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta before the match
Leeds United have reportedly approached Al-Gharafa manager Pedro Martins ahead of a potential move to Elland Road.
The Lowdown: Martins profiled
Martins, who is best known for his four-year stint in charge of Olympiacos, has only been with Al-Gharafa since November, taking just five games with the Saudi side.
The 52-year-old likes to play a 4-2-3-1 formation and has a huge 558 games of experience as a manager, winning 277 of those. He has wins over Mikel Arteta, Sean Dyche and Nuno Espirito Santo on his CV, and it looks as if Leeds are keen on his services.
The Latest: Leeds update
Journalist Pedro Jorge da Cunha shared a story for Zero Zero on Tuesday evening regarding Martins and Leeds.
He said that an informal approach has been made, with talks set to resume between the two parties in the coming days, and Martins is keen on a move to England.
The Verdict: Finally?
The Whites have been dealt a number of setbacks when it comes to finding Jesse Marsch’s successor, but it seems as if they may well be onto something with Martins, who appears to be keen on a move to the Premier League.
A move could be a gamble, though, due to his lack of experience in a top European league. Martins did average 2.13 points per game with Olympiacos and won four major honours in Greece, so hopefully, should he move to Yorkshire, he’ll adapt to coaching in England relatively quickly, especially with Leeds in another relegation battle.
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