Leeds are 'preparing' for Marcelo Bielsa to leave in the summer, despite wanting the manager to remain in charge.
There remains some doubt over the Argentine's future at the club with his contract set to expire at the end of this season.
Chairman Andrea Radrizzani is keen for the eccentric boss to stay but revealed the club are already putting plans in place, should Bielsa decide to leave Elland Road.
The 65-year-old's two-and-a-half year stint in charge is his longest spell as manager anywhere.
Radrizzani told CBS Sports: 'Marcelo knows we are happy with him.