Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira could be offered immediate return to Premier League after Crystal Palace sacking

ARSENAL legend Patrick Vieira could soon be offered a route back into Premier League management, according to reports.

The Frenchman was sacked earlier this month at Crystal Palace after a 12-game winless run saw the Eagles sucked into the relegation battle.

GettyPatrick Vieira both replaced and then was replaced by Roy Hodgson in the Palace hot seat[/caption]

The dismissal was seen as a surprise by some after Palace enjoyed an impressive opening season under Vieira where they finished 12th.

But struggles going forward left the goal-shy side struggling for points after a strong start.

However Vieira‘s stock remains high and Leeds might be the 46-year-old’s next destination, according to TalkSPORT.

They report that Vieira was on the Yorkshire club’s shortlist when they gave Jesse Marsch the boot in February.

The American’s eventual replacement, Javi Gracia, is only contracted until the end of the season so Leeds could have a decision to make after their campaign.

And their ability to attract Vieira could depend on if they survive the relegation dog fight.

Vieira is believed to be keen to return to the dugout as soon as possible and reportedly judged his sacking to be “harsh”.

But there is no guarantee of Leeds moving on from Gracia, especially given his encouraging start to life at Elland Road.

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The Spaniard has won two and drawn one of his four league games in charge so far with the only defeat coming away at Chelsea.

Leeds and Crystal Palace are joined in the relegation battle by Southampton, Bournemouth, West Ham, Leicester, Nottingham Forest, Everton and Wolves, all of whom are separated by just four points ahead of the Premier League’s return.