Leeds United have discussed a move for former Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo to fill the vacancy at Elland Road, according to Phil Hay for The Athletic.

The Lowdown: Nuno at Al-Itiihad

Nuno has been in charge of Al-Itiihad in Saudi Arabia since July, signing Whites winger Helder Costa on loan over the summer.

The 49-year-old has averaged 2.42 points per game with his current club and is under contract until 2024. His name has been speculated as a potential option for Leeds officials, and it looks as if a move has been discussed inside Elland Road.

The Latest: Nuno 'under discussion' at Leeds

Hay shared a story for The Athletic on Saturday, claiming that Nuno’s name is now ‘under discussion’ in Yorkshire.

The reliable reporter added that the Portuguese coach ‘would be keen on another chance in the Premier League’ following his stints with Wolves and Tottenham.

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The Verdict: Good move?

Although Nuno’s time at Spurs was short-lived, he could be a shrewd prospective appointment by Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani and the 49ers Enterprises.

He has a 100% win record from his four matches against the Whites and enjoyed an impressive spell with Wolves, taking them into the Premier League, twice finishing in the top seven, and getting them to the Europa League quarter-finals during his four-year stint at Molineux.

Experience in England’s top flight could prove crucial over the coming months as Leeds look to stay in the Premier League, so you could argue that the Whites would do a lot worse than bring in someone like Nuno.