Leeds Uniteds beleaguered manager Steve Evans has told Sky Sports News HQ that the time has come for Massimo Cellino to confirm that he will not be manager at Elland Road next season. Owner Cellino is currently waiting for an agreement from the Leeds board before making a final decision Evans future, but he has already been approaching other candidates.Last week MK Dons boss Karl Robinson rejected an offer to take over at Elland Road before Bristol Rovers refused Leeds permission to speak to their boss Darrell Clarke. With his job clearly being offered to other people, Evans told Sky Sports News HQ on Thursday that it was time to look at his other options, with Sky sources understanding that Football League clubs are interested in his services.He said: After lots of press calls again today, and a further meeting with my advisors, it is very obvious the time has arrived for Mr Cellino to tell me I am not his head coach for next season.Out of respect for this great football clubs history and to the Leeds United supporters I will take that decision with good grace. This is a special football club, it should have standards of excellence in everything it does.In my opinion, for the team to be successful next season, the squad needs to be significantly strengthened in many key departments. This, alongside ensuring our brightest young talents are secured for some years.Anyone not thinking that does not understand the challenge ahead. I presented these views to Mr Cellino just prior to the end of the season.I now need to accept that I open my mind up to other options for my career. Obviously I now need to know the direction of my career, in summary I just need closureI always respect the rights of my boss so I will see what happens. The club needs to challenge for promotion - I will do that. I would lead us to promotion so I presume the remit is now to be champions next season.I am happy to step aside if the prospective new coach is one of the best around. The supporters of Leeds United, the best there is anywhere in football, deserve that. Also See: Dons boss turns down Leeds Leeds refused Clarke talks Evans in dark over future Clearance Nike Shoes From China . The team said they will announce a corresponding roster move prior to their series opener on Tuesday night in Kansas City. Fake Nike Shoes . 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Medlen (10-10), who appeared to be in danger of being sent to the bullpen one month ago, evened his record for the first time since he was 1-1. The right-handers recovery has come at the perfect time for the Braves. In late July, Tim Hudson was lost for the season with a broken right ankle and Paul Maholm went on the 15-day DL with a bruised left wrist. "Hes been awesome," Johnson said. "Every one of these guys, ever since Huddy went down, it seems like every time they go out there its like theyre trying to prove something. Theyre doing an amazing job and were winning because of them." Though Maholm may be only one minor league rehab start away from coming off the disabled list, Medlens spot in the rotation appears more secure. He left after walking Erik Kratz to open the eighth, getting a standing ovation after allowing one run on five hits in seven innings. After David Carpenter pitched a perfect eighth and Craig Kimbrel earned his 37th save by recording the final three outs. 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