Leeds United are considering making a managerial change this summer as they eye up two more German managers, according to Football FanCast.
The Yorkshire club continued their positive form under current boss Daniel Farke as they held third-placed Aston Villa to a 1-1 draw at Villa Park on Saturday, keeping them six points above the relegation zone.
In the previous two Premier League seasons, all three promoted clubs have suffered an immediate relegation back to the Championship.
While Burnley are on course to repeat that feat, Leeds and Sunderland are in line to break the cycle following impressive campaigns.
Farke looked on the brink of the sack earlier in the campaign following three successive defeats to Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa and Manchester City, but they have bounced back well since.
Leeds Ready to Sack Farke Ahead of Spending Spree
According to Football FanCast, despite Leeds’ upturn in form in recent months, the 49ers are considering making a change and replacing Farke at Elland Road at the end of the season.
While the 49-year-old has impressed, the Whites feel that a new manager might be needed in order for the club to keep progressing should they remain in the Premier League, with a big summer of spending ahead.
According to the Daily Mail, Leeds’ owners are preparing a £100m summer spend on new signings after their lone January signing, Facundo Buonanotte has failed to make an impact following his temporary move from Brighton and Hove Albion.
The club is now eyeing two of Farke’s German compatriots, Marco Rose and Stuttgart’s Sebastian Hoeness, as managers they are considering ahead of 2026-27.
Rose Easier Target to Attain Than Hoeness
If Leeds do decide to sack Farke and go for Rose and Hoeness, they are surely much more likely to land the former in the summer.
Rose is currently available having been sacked almost a year ago by RB Leipzig, while Hoeness and Stuttgart are flying high in fourth position in the Bundesliga.
Despite being unemployed, the ‘special’ Rose is highly-rated as an attack-minded manager, who has often favoured a system with two strikers.
The 49-year-old was a double title winner at Red Bull Salzburg and had an impressive win percentage of 65.5% at Borussia Dortmund, before he was dismissed at Leipzig with a 56% win record.
What Traits Would Rose Bring to Leeds?
GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT what traits Rose would bring to Leeds if he did succeed Farke as manager, and this is what it said:
High-intensity pressing & structure – At RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund, Marco Rose favored aggressive counter-pressing, compact lines, and quick transitions—an identity that would suit Leeds’ traditionally energetic style.
Youth development focus – Rose has a strong track record of improving young talent, as seen at Red Bull Salzburg, helping prospects develop into high-value performers.
Tactical flexibility – Comfortable switching between back-three and back-four systems, Rose adapts to opponents while maintaining attacking intent and verticality.
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