It must be that time in the news cycle again, as once again the media seem awash with ‘reports and claims’ that Everton have shortlisted Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa as Marco Silva’s potential replacement – there’s even been talk of Arsenal.
It’s not the first time we’ve seen utter nonsense like this reported and it often comes from a pundit or such like making a tenuous link simply to fill some air time or a column, but it quickly spreads online and some outlet’s pick it up as if it’s a genuine story.
Could Marcelo Bielsa be tempted to leave #LUFC?https://t.co/g4gr5j1QaW
— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) December 2, 2019
Talksport probably outdid themselves over the weekend, as we had former Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan suggesting Everton would be the ideal destination for the Argentine, but it also seems fellow pundit Robbie Savage was talking him up for the vacant job at the Emirates Stadium.
Now, if Leeds fail to earn promotion this year and we have heartbreak like last summer, then Bielsa might move on, but there is absolutely no chance of him jumping ship midway through the season as we all know the bond he has with fans, he’s loyal and his vision at Elland Road is playing out nicely.
Although the pundits are absolutely right to talk him up as a Premier League manager, he’ll get there with us – but can we please not have another fortnight of ‘he’s off’ to distract us from a key festive run of fixtures.
Simple answer: no. Anyone who know Bielsa understands his loyalty. He will finish the phenomenal job he has started. Without doubt would sort Everton out but to implement his system takes a proper summer anyway
— Mark Taylor (@MarkTaylor1979) December 2, 2019
Why would he go to a smaller club ⚽👍🤔
— peter mckenna (@returnofthemck2) December 2, 2019
Not a chance. He has unfinished business at Leeds
— Simon Chapman (@s1m0chap) December 2, 2019
I would imagine he would rather stay at Leeds 😂😂
— Lee Brown (@LiamBro86) December 2, 2019
Hes,half way through the biggest challenge in football, the end is in sight. No chance would he move at this stage. He may do if we fail again.
— Sam Jackson 💙💛 (@samjackson23) December 2, 2019
No chance of that happening move on
— jason dennison (@jasondennleeds) December 2, 2019
Absolutely no chance 😂
— TRIGG (@trigg_4) December 2, 2019
Most funniest thing I have heard all day. First bielsa to Arsenal by Savage and now to Everton by Simon Jordan. Bielsa is a loyal man and won’t be leaving Leeds.
— Herbie Jassi (@herbie1178) December 2, 2019
Nope! Not till he’s got Leeds promoted
— CoxyzWorld__ (@CoxyzWorld) December 2, 2019
You're Not Falling For This One Again Are You?
He's Going Nowhere
There Are Some Interesting Clubs Available
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