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Leeds United 'are targeting Sevilla boss Julen Lopetegui as their next manager if Marcelo Bielsa leaves Elland Road' with the Spanish boss impressing after winning the Europa League last season

Leeds will hope universally popular manager Marcelo Bielsa never leaves the club, but have a plan in place for when he does exit Elland Road.

The much-vaunted Argentine was named on FIFA's five-man shortlist for Best Men's Coach alongside Jurgen Klopp, Hansi Flick, Zinedine Zidane and Julen Lopetegui.

And another name up for the award is top of Leeds' managerial wish list in the event of Bielsa leaving.

Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa is universally popular but the club has a plan for when he leaves
Sevilla boss Julen Lopetegui is reportedly top of their managerial wish list when Bielsa departs

As reported by the Sun, Sevilla manager Lopetegui is highly rated by Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani.