Javi Gracia has emerged as a contender to take over at Leeds United until the end of the season.
The former Watford manager is free after leaving Qatari club Al-Sadd and is understood to be willing to accept a short term contract.
Leeds had been willing to leave Michael Skubala in interim charge after failing to find their preferred candidate to replace Jesse Marsch.
However, Saturday's performance and 1-0 defeat to Everton triggered further talks among the worried club hierarchy who are fearful the threat of relegation has become a very real prospect.