Michael Carrick anxious alongside smiling Daniel Farke ahead of Elland Road with red sky and clouds gathering
Michael Carrick anxious alongside smiling Daniel Farke ahead of Elland Road with red sky and clouds gathering
With his current deal expiring at the end of the season, there has been speculation for months now.
Farke is said to have agreed a new contract in principle at Elland Road, but it's still yet to be announced.
The German even split with his agency in the negotiations of that, so it's a surprise it's not been ironed out.
Leeds are currently seventh in the Premier League, but there are questions whether they could be higher if Farke was braver.
But, that has still seen him thrown into the mix at Manchester United.
What's been said about Daniel Farke and Man United?
Of course, this would never happen, but it's interesting to see his name mentioned in the general discourse.
Michael Carrick is on very thin ice at Old Trafford, and it's believed he will be sacked soon.
Discussing possible replacements, Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes were given some managers to consider.
Speaking on The Good, The Bad and The Football, they responded quickly as Farke was named.
Scholes said, "No, Leeds? Come on..."
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That was supported by Butt, too, saying, "No chance."
Daniel Farke loves playing Michael Carrick
Ironically, the Leeds boss loves playing against the current Man United boss, consistently outclassing him.
In seven games, he's won five of them, drawing one and losing another.
Three of those came while at Man United, with Leeds winning one and drawing the other, that 1-1 draw at Elland Road.
In managers he's faced over five times in his career, Farke only has a better record against Paul Warne.
So, when quickly dismissing a manager and making it some sort of joke, maybe take time to consider how he's embarrassed your own multiple times.
Farke wouldn't even want that job, it's as toxic as they come with Man United crumbling down the Premier League table with each week.
Shocking recruitment and terrible management; it reminds you of Leeds two decades ago.
They should be careful too, just one look at Tottenham over the last two seasons proves that you're never too big to avoid a relegation fight.