Leeds president Massimo Cellino said he cannot guarantee head coach Neil Redfearn will remain in his role next season.

The Italian tax cheat’s ban from the Football League has expired and he is now back at Elland Road.

Cellino said he “is in love with Neil” but has yet to hold talks with the former academy manager and is still undecided on his future.

Redfearn has made it clear he wants to continue in the job but wants certain assurances from Cellino, including the return of assistant Steve Thompson, who was suspended without explanation last month.

Cellino resigned as club president in January after losing his appeal against the Football League’s decision to disqualify him as a “relevant owner” until April following his conviction for tax evasion in Italy.

The ban was then extended until the end of the season following Cellino’s failure to disclose court documents, which had confirmed non-payment of tax on his yacht had been a dishonest act.