Reading quiet on Eamonn Dolan link with Leeds United

Reading have refused to comment on the recent speculation linking their academy manager Eamonn Dolan with the vacant Leeds United post.

Dolan, 46, is the current odds-on favourite to take over at Leeds, who are without a manager following Brian McDermott's departure last month.

Whites owner Massimo Cellino is believed to favour a British coach and has reportedly been conducting interviews recently.

The Italian is thought to be keen on a head coach working under a director of football, a role that Dolan had during his spell in charge of Exeter City last decade.

Leeds' finances are currently frozen because of a winding up order, which they will find out the verdict of tomorrow.