Monday 27 October 2014 21:23, UK
Neil Redfearn has held positive talks with Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino about the managerial role at Elland Road but a contract is yet to be signed.
Academy boss Redfearn is widely expected to replace Darko Milanic, who was dismissed by the club's Italian owner on Saturday after the 2-1 defeat by Wolves - the Serbian managed only 32 days in charge.
Cellino told Sky Sports News HQ on Saturday that Redfearn was the man he wanted to take Leeds forward, and a deal was expected to be announced on Monday, but the 49-year-old said nothing had yet been signed after holding talks.
Redfearn took first-team training at their Thorp Arch complex on Monday before speaking to Cellino, and he is keen to ensure he has a long-term future at the helm after previously succeeding in a caretaker role after David Hockaday was fired six games in to his reign.
He would be a fourth permanent manager in five months at the Sky Bet Championship club as Cellino continues to add to his lengthy list of dismissals - he saw off 36 managers in his 22 years in charge of Italian club Cagliari.
Redfearn told the Yorkshire Evening Post: "I had a meeting with Massimo today. Nothing has been put down in concrete, but I wanted to see how he saw it going forward.
"I don't want this to be a short-term thing, that is no good for anybody.
"We have talked about things briefly, but not in any great detail. But the most important thing is to the lads right and in the right frame of mind on Saturday.
"He told me that he sees me here for the long haul and that he wanted me here with him and that he does not see this as a short-term thing.
"I get on really well with him and work well with him and understand where he is coming from. He is genuinely trying to do well for the club and I can do with that."
Earlier on Monday, Milanic claimed he could still return to the club and would continue to be paid until 2016.
He told Radio Slovenia: "I still have a contract on paid leave. During this time, I must be ready to take over the team if requested by the owner.
"In six games with the team I made a big step forward," he said.
"It is true that we had bad results, but the day before the game we had praise from all sides on how the situation was improving.
"I do not believe I made a mistake in joining Leeds. I just wish that someone would believe in me. Cellino said I'm a loser? He should look at my CV."
