Swindon, meanwhile, have appointed David Tuttle as their caretaker boss.

In a statement on their official website, www.leedsunited.com, Leeds said: “Leeds United have agreed financial compensation with Swindon Town and have now been granted permission to discuss personal terms with both Dennis Wise and Gus Poyet with a view to them filling the vacant managerial position at the club.”

The club added, however, that David Geddis is expected to take charge of tonight’s Carling Cup tie against Southend.

A statement from Swindon confirmed: “Swindon have appointed head of youth/scouting director Dave Tuttle as caretaker manager with immediate effect.”