Speaking exclusively to Football FanCast, former Leeds United midfielder Carlton Palmer has suggested that Sam Allardyce could be a good option for the Whites if Marcelo Bielsa decides to leave in the summer.

Bielsa's current contract expires at the end of the season and the Leeds manager is yet to agree to new terms.

He has done an excellent job since arriving at Elland Road back in 2018, taking the Yorkshire club back to the Premier League and keeping them away from any real sort of relegation trouble. Bearing that in mind, it is easy to understand why some would fear losing Bielsa.

Palmer, however, does not believe Leeds' Premier League future is dependent on the Argentinian, with the retired England international adamant that there are plenty of other capable coaches out there, including West Brom boss Allardyce, who labelled Bielsa as "so crazy" earlier this season.

When asked by FFC whether a Bielsa-less Leeds would find themselves in trouble next season, Palmer said:

"If he does go, you know, there are plenty of good managers out there. I think West Brom are going to go down now, so Sam Allardyce, if they don't give him the funds to do the job to get them back up, he's going to become available. He might be a good bet for them.

"So you can't automatically assume that Leeds are going to get relegated if Bielsa leaves, but you can't also underestimate the job he's done with that squad of players and the way that they play."

After such a successful campaign in the Premier League this season, following a 16-year absence away from English football's top flight, Leeds will surely do everything in their power to keep hold of Bielsa.