Leeds could sack Daniel Farke immediately after promotion as huge blockbuster name linked with job

Leeds United are reportedly considering sacking manager Daniel Farke just days after winning promotion back to the Premier League.

Leeds secured promotion with a thumping 6-0 win over Stoke City on Easter Monday but the club's US-based owners are reviewing his position with replacements in mind.

Farke has his team within striking distance of a 100-point season. Leeds sit top of the Championship with 94 points and two games left to play, ahead of fellow promoted team Burnley on goal difference.

Despite Leeds' undeniably successful season, the Daily Mail reports that Farke's job is at risk because of doubts over his ability to keep the team in the top flight.

"No final decision has been made – and there is an awareness that such a controversial move could well backfire – not least with the club’s supporters. But other candidates are being examined ahead of what is a pivotal moment for the club," reports Mike Keegan.

Sacking Farke on the back of promotion would be an incredibly bold move but the last six promoted Championship teams will soon have all been relegated from the Premier League in the following season.

Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town will follow Luton Town, Burnley and Sheffield United in dropping straight back into the second tier, increasing concerns of a widening gap between the top two divisions.

Promoted managers tend to start the following season in the top division but face the sack when the jump is too big. This season, Russell Martin and Steve Cooper were sacked before Christmas by Southampton and Leicester respectively.

Leeds United are reviewing the position of Daniel Farke (Image: Getty)

Jose Mourinho is among the managers whose names have been linked with Leeds and a Premier League return would surely appeal to the former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur boss, but the Daily Mail reports that a lesser-known name is preferred.

While Mourinho has the reputation and a more deftly selected lesser light could institute a tactical approach to bridge the chasm, neither would have the goodwill enjoyed by Farke as the manager who won promotion with, potentially, 100 points.

There's logic in considering the situation but replacing a successful manager at the peak of his powers is a high-wire act few clubs would attempt.

A faltering giant under shared ownership with the San Francisco 49ers and with the influence of Red Bull could be the club to break the seal.

"Leeds are unlikely to pull the trigger unless they have a replacement lined up that they firmly believe will be a success and that is far from a foregone conclusion," writes Keegan.

"Should they head down that route – and should a potential replacement get off to a poor start – the atmosphere could quickly plummet."