Leeds United nearly ready to announce new manager but Patrick Viera is no longer favourite

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Leeds United are expected to announce their new manager by the end of the weekend but according to reports, Patrick Vieira is not the clear favourite. </p>

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The former Arsenal midfielder turns 47 on Friday and could be gifted the position of Leeds United manager. </p>

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However, fresh reports in the Yorkshire Evening Post say that those close to the club believe that the race is still wide open. </p>

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There are also claims that the process is dragging on as additional candidates have emerged later in the process. </p>

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Carlos Corberan was dismissed as an option early on in the process, but Vieira, Daniel Farke, and Scott Parker are still under consideration. </p>

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Little has been said about Parker in recent weeks, leading to reports that it has become a two-horse race with the Frenchman in the lead. </p>

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He joined Palace in July 2021 and has led the club to a 12th-place finish in the Premier League, also reaching an FA Cup semi-final. </p>

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Despite a poor finish to his time at Selhurst Park, Viera has shown he knows how to build a project, particularly during his time in New York City. </p>

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The main concerns among fans are his style of play, which is far less expansive than that of rival candidate Daniel Farke. </p>

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The German guided Norwich to two Championship promotions while playing an attacking brand of football. </p>

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He also seems to have the type of exuberant personality you'd associate with a Leeds United manager. </p>

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Scott Parker may appear far less enigmatic but he too has secured two Championship promotions in his time as manager. </p>

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Given the fans lust for entertaining football, we wouldn't be surprised to see Daniel Farke announced as manager in the coming days. </p>

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