Leeds United managerial candidate Marcelo Gallardo has ‘no intention’ of accepting the job at Elland Road, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

The Lowdown: Gallardo is a top target

The Whites sacked Jesse Marsch earlier this month and have since been on the hunt to find his successor, with several names having been linked with the vacancy.

The Argentinian is a free agent having left River Plate back in December 2022 and has reportedly been identified as a top target to take over by Andrea Radrizzani and Victor Orta.

However, the following update would suggest that he’s not keen on a move to the Premier League…

The Latest: Romano’s update

According to Romano (via CaughtOffside), Gallardo would be the perfect manager for Leeds, but it’s claimed that the feeling isn’t currently reciprocated. He said:

“Personally, I’d go for former River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo, I think he would be an amazing choice and a top coach in my opinion, but at the moment he has no intention to accept a job at Leeds.”

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The Verdict: Huge blow

Gallardo has an excellent managerial track record so it’ll be a massive blow for Leeds to learn that they are likely to miss out on securing his services.

The Merlo native won 232, drew 101 and lost just 91 of his nine trophies.

The Yorkshire outfit’s target also has a preferred formation of 4-3-3 which is exactly the attacking style of football needed, though it sounds like the club will now have to divert their attention from the 47-year-old to elsewhere.