Leeds sporting director Victor Orta’s position is under scrutiny

Leeds sporting director Victor Orta’s position is coming under scrutiny amid concerns over the club’s troubled search for a new manager and its impact on a planned takeover.

Orta is leading the search for a new head coach following the firing of Jesse Marsch on Monday, but his search is not going as planned.

The process for appointing a new boss is taking place against the background of a proposed takeover by 49ers Enterprises, which currently owns 44 per cent of the Elland Road club.

However, with the prospect of relegation looming at Leeds, there are fears about the impact the Championship drop will have, despite lucrative parachute payments, on plans for the purchase, increasing the pressure on Orta. to make sure they do the right thing. appointment.

So far, Orta has struggled to secure Leeds’ main goals; His initial failure to woo Feyenoord boss Arne Slot is the latest in a string of disappointments.

The position of Víctor Orta as sports director of Leeds is being analyzed by the club’s hierarchy

West Brom boss Carlos Corberan, who had significant backing from the club’s current owners, signed a new contract with the Hawthorns on Tuesday.

A deal for Corberan is believed to have been relatively easy to achieve and would have been approved by current majority shareholder Andrea Radrizzani, but Orta wanted to explore alternative options before committing to the Spaniard.

It remains to be seen if Leeds would consider returning to Corberan, despite the fact that he only has three days left on a new contract.

Leeds missed out on Carlos Corberan earlier this week after he signed a new contract at West Brom

Rayo Vallecano coach Andoni Iraola is among the candidates favored by Orta, but so far the Spanish club has refused to sanction his departure. There were suggestions on Friday that Leeds will look to revive his interest in Iraola after being disappointed to be told Slot is unavailable.

As it is, Leeds have been unable to name their top three managerial candidates after Marsch’s sacking earlier this week.

Former Wolves and Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo and River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo are among the possible alternatives linked to the role.

Interestingly, the club’s defiant search for a new boss comes after contrasting views from the boardroom on Marsch’s eventual firing.

Leeds will also not receive Arne Slot after he decided to stay at Eredivisie side Feyenoord

Leeds could make another move for Rayo Vallecano manager Andoni Iraola (pictured)

Sportsmail understands that the current ownership was open to sacking the USA coach much earlier due to poor team form. However, Orta continued betting on his appointment despite the team’s poor form.

Similarly, there were tensions behind the scenes regarding the club’s activity in January.

And while Orta remains central to Leeds’ football operation and retains immediate support from the hierarchy, the obstacles the Spaniard has encountered this week have sharpened the focus on the sporting director.