McDermott and Poyet up for Leeds job

Gus Poyet and Brian McDermott have been mentioned as possible contenders to replace Neil Warnock at Leeds and both are understood to be interested in the vacancy.

Poyet is currently in charge of promotion-chasing Brighton, while McDermott is out of work after leaving Reading last month.

The latter openly spoke about the Yorkshire club during a TV interview at the weekend and, while Poyet has not commented, it is believed the Uruguayan would consider a return to Elland Road if an approach was made. The 45-year-old was a popular assistant to Dennis Wise between in 2006 and 2007 and has spoken of his love for the club, saying in February last year: “I would love in the future to manage Leeds. I would really like to come back. Probably the timing is not right.”

He remains committed to Brighton at present, though, and last month turned down Reading’s advances.