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title: "Leeds United: Journalist makes Abel Ferreira claim"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/lufc-abel-ferreira-orta-beretta/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Leeds United"
published: "2021-12-04T10:05:17Z"
modified: "2021-12-04T10:11:00Z"
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# Leeds United: Journalist makes Abel Ferreira claim

**Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/BrennoBeretta/status/1466375613464428547), journalist Brenno Beretta has made a Leeds United managerial claim as the club, and by extension their director Victor Orta, now eye Palmeiras boss Abel Ferreira.**

### The Lowdown: Orta weighing options…

As Marcelo Bielsa’s contract runs down with no sign of an extension just yet, Elland Road director Orta has reportedly [been weighing replacements.](https://www.superdeporte.es/elche-cf/2021/11/23/lista-candidatos-banquillo-fichajes-valencia-cf-59850323.html)

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The Argentine’s current deal runs out at the end of the 2021/22 season, with former Granada boss Diego Martinez having [been heavily linked in recent months.](https://www.superdeporte.es/elche-cf/2021/11/23/lista-candidatos-banquillo-fichajes-valencia-cf-59850323.html) He isn’t the only name being eyed by Orta, as reports emerged this week that Leeds [could also turn to Ferreira.](https://sportwitness.co.uk/not-stay-leeds-united-reports-causing-excitement-manager-expected-leave/)

Sharing an update, Beretta has the latest as he takes to social media.

### The Latest: Beretta makes claim…

As per [the reporter](https://twitter.com/BrennoBeretta/status/1466375613464428547), the Whites, and by extension Orta, indeed have the Palmeiras coach on a list of possible replacements for Bielsa. The 42-year-old is also set to decide his future over the holidays, coming after his side recently retained their Copa Libertadores title.

Beretta tweeted:

*“Abel Ferreira has many polls on football from abroad, but a concrete proposal, so far, was only from Al-Nassr.*

*“Leeds has him on a list of possible replacements for Bielsa, who has a contract until June 2022. Abel must define his future on vacation.”*

### The Verdict: Good candidate?

Taking [inspiration](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/new-mourinho-palmeiras-abel-ferreira-inspiration-special-one/blt8996b5ca2d0c64a9) from Premier League title-winning boss Jose Mourinho, Ferreira has already won multiple trophies with Palmeiras at a fairly young managerial age.

The two-time Copa Libertadores champion also has a [2019/20 Brazilian cup winner’s medal](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/abel-ferreira/erfolge/trainer/23009) to his name, drawing high praise from members of his squad.

Palmeiras goalkeeper Weverton especially rates the coach, having called him ‘supernatural for his age’ and ‘brilliant’ on television programme *Well, friends!* (via [newsfounded.com](https://newsfounded.com/portugaleng/a-ball-abel-ferreira-is-smart-supernatural-for-his-age-palmeiras/)).

Out of Martinez and Ferreira, it is a close call over who would be better placed to succeed Bielsa, but we believe the former slightly edges it due to his [experience at the top level in Europe](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/granada/story/4352986/granadas-diego-martinez-has-man-united-in-his-sights-after-working-magic-at-tiny-la-liga-club).

***In other news: Leeds now best placed to sign ‘exceptional’ playmaker as Bielsa makes personal transfer plea, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-transfer-rumours/leeds-united-whites-best-placed-to-sign-ross-barkley/)***