Danny Rohl sparks Rangers manager links as he heaps praise on Leeds and it's revealed he's leaving Sheffield Wednesday
DANNY ROHL has singled out Leeds for massive praise as it was revealed that he's set to leave Sheffield Wednesday.
The German coach is under contract until 2027 but news of his imminent exit from the Owls has set hares racing in connection with the managerial vacancy at Rangers.
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Danny Rohl in action
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Ralph Hasenhuttl (left) and Danny Rohl during their time at Southampton
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The Ibrox side, of course, are set to come under the majority control of Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises - while the German coach has also been linked with Southampton and a Bundesliga return.
Wednesday are the 36-year-old's first managerial job but he has previously coached with RB Leipzig, Southampton, Bayern Munich and the German national team.
He worked with Austrian boss Ralph Hasenhuttl on the South Coast, another former Gers managerial candidate who with Red Bull links who could come under consideration.
Speaking to Kicker, he said: "Personally, I had a fantastic time at Sheffield Wednesday.
"I've made no secret of the fact that I'd like to work at the highest possible level with the best players in the near future.
"And the Bundesliga is, of course, a consideration."
He also suggested he might return to the Bundesliga soon, or head in a completely different direction.
"My situation in Sheffield is unofficially relatively clear.
"There's a clear agreement with the owner about how I envision my future.
"Unfortunately, I can't go into detail about that right now."
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He added: 'If you also have teams, if you just take Brentford, that have developed dramatically. Even Brighton, who were able to invest 300 million.
"They were also in the Championship five or six years ago. But making that leap will be the challenge for all newly promoted teams.
"I'm excited about Leeds, who, in my opinion, have been the best team this season. They have an incredible fan base.
"They also have a great German coach, whom I really like. And I hope they can break the barrier.'
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