David O'Leary is happy being linked with a return to Leeds United.

The former Republic of Ireland international has been out of management since leaving Al Ahli in April 2011.

"I still live in the area and they (the supporters) have been absolutely fantastic," O'Leary said in the Yorkshire Evening Post.

"I'm very flattered that people remember me up there.

"I don't want to influence anyone but it wasn't my decision to leave and the supporters have always been there for me. That's why I've stayed in the area. It's a fantastic place to live."