Leeds United seem to have identified their top managerial target...

What’s the word?

That's according to Fabrizio Romano, who issued an update on the Whites' search following yesterday's dismissal of Jesse Marsch.

The Italian journalist took to Twitter to write:

"Leeds United have included West Brom coach Carlos Corberan in the list as one of the candidates to replace Jesse Marsch as new manager. #LUFC Understand Leeds want coach for long term project and conversations are now ongoing."

With the Spaniard boasting history at Elland Road as ex-U23s boss and as Marcelo Bielsa's first-team coach, plus impressive pedigree following his work in the Championship, he could mark a fine appointment to help drag them out of their current predicament.

Corberan can revive Bamford

The 39-year-old has not been in management long but is already extremely well thought of among the wider football community, particularly in England.

His exploits in nearly promoting Huddersfield Town were initially impressive, but having since gone on to completely transform a previously relegation-threatened West Bromwich Albion now too, his accolades only grow.

During his short stay at the Hawthorns, arguably his biggest feat was to sort out their goalscoring issue.

Taking over from Steve Bruce, the Baggies had only scored over two goals in a game once and sat in the relegation zone.

Since Corberan's arrival, his side have lost just four times in 16 matches in all competitions, winning 11 and scoring 26 times. He boasts a stunning points-per-game average of 2.13.

This was in no small part to the way in which he nurtured Daryl Dike back to health, with the American having suffered greatly from injuries before Corberan arrived.

The former Olympiakos boss was patient, and now with two goals in his last four games, the 22-year-old is seeking to repay the favour.

Should he join Leeds, there will be hope that he can reignite Patrick Bamford, who too has seen his recent years blighted by various ailments.

Whilst he seems to have somewhat recaptured that fitness of late, getting him confident and up to speed is another thing entirely. His goalscoring form could be imperative in the retention of their Premier League status, with the 29-year-old likely hopeful of emulating his 17-goal and eight-assist campaign from the 2020/21 season.

Having already been lauded as "outstanding" by former Portsmouth and Huddersfield Town boss Danny Cowley, Corberan could once again prove this by taking up the offer of a move to Leeds and firing them to safety.

He fits the mould of an exciting young coach poised for a long-term role at a club like the Yorkshire outfit and given his ties to Bielsa his connection only grows. He is the obvious appointment, but he must look to first revive Bamford to give himself the best chance of success.