Leeds United to announce new manager in ‘coming weeks’ after Sam Allardyce leaves the Elland Road club by mutual consent

The managerial veteran joined Leeds for the final four games of the Premier League campaign, but was unable to save them from relegation – with United just managing to take a single point.

Allardyce held discussions with Leeds CEO Angus Kinnear throughout Thursday and it has now been confirmed that the 68-year-old has left the club at the conclusion of his short-term deal.

Leeds are in a state of flux following relegation with the club also looking for a new director of football and the ownership situation looking uncertain.

Leeds fans chanted for owner Andrea Radrizzani to leave the club at Sunday’s 4-1 home defeat by Tottenham Hotspur which confirmed relegation.

It is understood a deal is in place for the owners of the San Francisco 49ers, who currently own 44 per cent of the club, to complete a full sale by buying Radrizzani’s remaining shares.