Leeds make Daniel Farke contract decision as new 'opportunity' emerges
Leeds United are expected to push forward with plans to hand Daniel Farke a new contract, sources have told Football Insider.
As things stand, the 49-year-old will be out of contract at the end of the season, but Leeds are keen to reward him for the fine job he has done in the Premier League.
Questions had been asked about the manager's future throughout the summer, but any suggestions of a new deal were batted away, with the club's focus set elsewhere.
However, as I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider's Transfer Insider podcast, Leeds see the upcoming international break as the ideal opportunity to sit down with Farke.
The manager is held in very high regard at Elland Road, and the hierarchy have been pleased by what they have seen, particularly since mid-way through last season.
All parties are keen for Farke to extend his stay as a result, and there is now a feeling that it is a matter of when rather than if he will be offered a new contract.
Will Leeds offer Daniel Farke a new contract?
Football Insider revealed on 4 September that Farke could be set to land a new contract at Leeds with plans now being put in place following the close of the transfer window.
Leeds' focus had been firmly on strengthening their squad ahead of what they hope will be another strong season in the Premier League after an impressive start.
However, the board can now turn their attentions towards their manager, who is being widely praised for the job he has done and may now be in line to extend his stay,
Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: "Daniel Farke has insisted he has just been thinking of the team and any potential new signings as well.
"But now we've got this upcoming international break in September, and that will give Leeds the opportunity to sit down and discuss Daniel Farke's future at the club.
"They're in no rush at the moment, the main focus for Farke right now is to continue their fine start to the season.
"Leeds are four game in, unbeaten, and they had a good transfer window as well where they brought in players who have improved their squad, so things are going well.
"I'm sure Leeds will be looking to sit down in the near future and reward Farke for what he has done at Elland Road."
Is Farke happy to commit his future to Leeds?
Question marks about Farke's long-term future at Elland Road and whether he could be offered a new contract have come after he made his frustrations clear.
In the closing stages of last season, he demanded that the board back his ambitious plans, and went as far as to say he may not be the right man if they cannot do that.
Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown warned Football Insider that Farke could walk away from his position at Elland Road if he is not backed by the board.
However, after a busy transfer window and a strong start to the season, any suggestions that those frustrations might have lingered for Farke have now been dismissed.
Leeds completed seven transfers before the 1 September deadline, and strengthened the squad in a number of key positions, clearly displaying their support for the manager.