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title: "Leeds United: Dean Jones provides new manager update"
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author: "Dominic Lund"
section: "Follow up"
published: "2023-02-12T07:40:21Z"
modified: "2023-02-12T07:40:21Z"
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# Leeds United: Dean Jones provides new manager update

**[Transfer expert Dean Jones](https://twitter.com/DeanJonesSoccer) has now told [GIVEMESPORT](https://www.givemesport.com/leeds-ange-postecoglou-kjetil-knutsen-transfer-rumours-news-elland-road/) that he would be ‘very surprised’ if [Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) hired Ange Postecoglou or Kjetil Knutsen as their new manager.**

### The Lowdown: Marsch dismissed

Jesse Marsch was [dismissed](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12728387/jesse-marsch-leeds-sack-head-coach-after-one-year-in-charge-amid-premier-league-relegation-battle) from his post earlier this week, with the American leaving the club locked in a relegation battle, currently sitting just [one](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) point clear of the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) relegation zone.

As such, sporting director Victor Orta has started the process of finding a replacement for the American, with Bodo/Glimt manager Knutsen [understood](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-kjetil-knutsen-elland-road-manager-news/) to be interested in the position, while Celtic boss Postecoglou has also been [linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-ange-postecoglou-manager-update/).

### The Latest: Both unlikely

In an interview with [GIVEMESPORT](https://www.givemesport.com/leeds-ange-postecoglou-kjetil-knutsen-transfer-rumours-news-elland-road/), Jones provided an update on the likelihood of Leeds moving for either manager, saying: “*I just can’t see it at this moment in time; I’d be very surprised if they got either of those two. I do think we’re getting to the stage where they have to start looking for managers not in a job.”*

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### The Verdict: Missed out?

Knutsen has enjoyed a great deal of success with Bodo/Glimt, leading the club to [two](https://www.transfermarkt.com/kjetil-knutsen/erfolge/trainer/22987) league titles, however he is unproven outside of Norway, and it would be a real risk to bring him in, given the Whites’ current league position.

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As for Postecoglou, he has done very well at Celtic, averaging [2.28](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ange-postecoglou/stationen/trainer/11929) points per match in charge of the Hoops, but there are still alternative options available for Leeds.

Orta is now [weighing up](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/feb/10/leeds-manager-search-goes-on-after-arne-slot-opts-to-stay-at-feyenoord) whether to make a second approach for up and coming Rayo Vallecano boss Andoni Iraola, while Steven Gerrard is [said](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-steven-gerrard-very-keen-on-leeds-united-job-after-latest-twist/) to be ‘very keen’ on the job, and the task will now be to bring someone in before what could be a crucial match against relegation-threatened Everton next weekend.