Summary:
Leeds United have confirmed that a Dutchman has been in the running for the manager's job for the past two seasons.

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Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is close to being appointed manager of League Two Burton Albion. The former Chelsea and Leeds United striker has held talks with the club and could be named as successor to Gary Rowett this week. The job would represent Hasselbaink’s first as a manager in English football following 18 months as a coach at Nottingham Forest. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is close to being appointed manager of League Two outfit Burton Albion . Former Chelsea and Leeds United striker Hasselbaink held talks with the club and could be named boss soon . The 42-year-old spent last season in charge of Royal Antwerp in the Belgian second division but left in May after guiding the team to seventh. He has since spent time observing Steve McClaren’s training at Derby and applied for the Leeds job in September, saying: 'I’ve got experience, I know I could take the club forward.' Burton chairman Ben Robinson is keen to make an appointment before their next match against Wycombe Wanderers on Monday night. Head of youth Mike Whitlow is in caretaker charge of Burton, who currently lie fifth in the table. The 42-year-old spent last season in charge of Royal Antwerp in the Belgian second division but left in May .