Leeds United boss Steve Evans has 'no problem' with Massimo Cellino

Leeds United head coach Steve Evans says he has no reservations over working with owner Massimo Cellino despite the Italian's disqualification by the Football League.

Earlier this month Cellino was banned for a second time for breaching the league's owners' and directors' rules following a conviction for tax evasion, but he has since lodged an appeal against the ruling.

Until the outcome of the case is known Cellino can continue to run the Championship club and Evans says he has formed a good relationship with the Italian since his appointment last week.

"We had dinner last night," said Evans. "From day one I've found him very supportive, very genuine. Yes is yes, no is no. I get a straight answer. As long as I get that I can always plan for tomorrow and the months ahead."

Evans admitted they have discussed transfer targets, in particular possible loan arrivals.

"We're in dialogue with a couple of clubs," Evans said. "The first process is for us to identify the players as I don't want to be bringing players in that are not better or won't add to what we've got.

"Of course better is an opinion. But we've identified some players, myself and the recruitment staff and I've taken it to the chairman and he's keen for us to explore it."

Since Evans' appointment Leeds have drawn twice away from home, 1-1 at Fulham and Bolton, but it is their home form in 2015 that is alarming.

They have not won since a 2-1 win against Ipswich on March 4 and Evans is keen to address the issue, starting with Blackburn on Thursday evening.

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"You can't affect what's gone before you and the seven-and-a-half months of not winning at Elland Road," Evans said.

"I think for any club at any level - It doesn't matter if you're at Leeds United or if you're at a club in League Two, a club in non-league or amateur football, you can't go that long without winning a home game. It's just disgraceful.

"It's a staggering statistic that's only probably come to light over the past six weeks as the local guys have made a little bit of noise about it. But they're right to say it. It's a shocking statistic and we need to sort that as quickly as possible."