Mexico have attempted to lure Marcelo Bielsa in to manage their national team but have failed with an approach for the Leeds United boss, according to Fox Sports.

What's the word?

Leeds United have shone under the guidance of experienced boss Marcelo Bielsa this season, establishing themselves as the early pacesetters in the chase for promotion to the Premier League, and he has already attracted interest.

Record states that Mexico were keen to activate a reported £7.8m release clause in Bielsa's contract at Elland Road to bring the former Argentina and Chile boss in to manage their national side, but Fox Sports claims that Bielsa rejected the move.

Having only arrived in Yorkshire this summer, Bielsa remains committed to the project he has got his hands on with the Peacocks but the reports, particularly the reveal of a release clause in his contract, will raise concern amongst the fans.

Have Leeds made a mistake?

By handing Marcelo Bielsa a £7.8m release clause in his contract, Leeds United have left the door open for any nation or club in the world to make an approach for their manager - and it is a very affordable price for someone of his experience.

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While the chances of Bielsa walking away this season are slim, the situation could change next summer if the Peacocks fail in their push for promotion - which would Leeds back at square one after an impressive improvement in the past few months.

Bielsa was a major coup for Leeds after they landed his services and it would not be surprising to see the 63-year-old continually linked with positions across the globe in the coming months. With the release-clause present, it could lead to many sleepless nights.

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