Former Leeds United under-23s boss Carlos Corberan continues to be linked with the vacant Whites head coach job, as everyone at Elland Road awaits the next development in the proposed takeover from 49ers Enterprises.
Leeds have been somewhat in limbo since the season ended and they parted ways with Sam Allardyce, with a decision on who will replace the former Bolton boss on hold until the club's ownership situation is resolved. A host of names have been linked with the post, with Corberan, who was also on Marcelo Bielsa's first-team staff, having been at or around the top of the bookmakers' lists since the campaign ended.
Corberan was hired at West Brom last October and added to his growing reputation by lifting the Baggies out of the relegation zone and making a push for the Championship playoffs. This came after a short stint at Olympiacos which followed a spell at Huddersfield Town in which he reached the play-off final.
The 40-year-old's managerial progress and his links to Leeds United made him an obvious name to be linked and recent upheaval at West Brom has been fuel to that particular fire. The Baggies have confirmed that chief executive Ron Gourlay will leave his role next week, with a reshuffle taking place in the boardroom.
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Taking over as chief executive will be Mark Miles, while Ian Pearce takes on the head of football operations post. Both men know Corberan well, which could be a dent in any Leeds hopes of tempting the Spaniard back to Elland Road.
“In Ian Pearce we have an experienced and knowledgeable football mind who knows what is required to achieve success," Miles said following his appointment. "His already strong relationship with Carlos will only strengthen as they work together even more closely. They have been working together preparing for this transfer window for some time and are very much on the same page in terms of what the club requires."
Pearce echoed this view, also talking up his 'strong' relationship with the club's head coach.
“My focus now is on our plans for the summer, so we can provide Carlos with the tools he needs to coach a highly-competitive team.
“I want to make sure that my relationship with Carlos remains strong and continues to grow.”
