Van Nistelrooy Poised to Take Leicester Hot SeatTalks Progress for Former Man United Interim BossRuud van Nistelrooy has emerged as the frontrunner for the Leicester City manager role, with talks

Leicester parted ways with the former Nottingham Forest boss just 12 games into the new season after appointing him in the summer following the 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at the King Power Stadium on Saturday, a result which left the team just one point above the relegation zone.

Leicester City have sacked Steve Cooper and could replace him with Graham Potter or Ruud van Nistelrooy. The Foxes decided to pull the trigger on Cooper on Sunday following a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea . Leicester struggled to create much going forward against the Blues and Jordan Ayew's stoppage-time goal was a case of too little too late.

Graham Potter has been backed in to 5/4 favourite on the Betfair Sportsbook to become Leicester City's next permanent manager, replacing early favourite Ruud van Nistelrooy at the head of the market. The Foxes took the decision to sack Steve Cooper on Sunday after 12 games in charge, despite the club sitting two places above the relegation zone.

Steve Cooper was sacked after just five months in charge of Leicester City as the Foxes sit dangerously close to the relegation zone. Leicester aren’t taking any chances with four games

Graham Potter is not currently under consideration to replace sacked Steve Cooper as Leicester City manager, sources have told BBC Sport. The former Brighton and Chelsea head coach and the club have not spoken since the summer,

Leicester City reportedly look to have decided they’re not going to be hiring Graham Potter as their new manager to replace Steve Cooper.The 49-year-old has been out of work since leaving Chelsea

The Leicester City board now have their eye on a 4-3-3 manager as they continue their search for a replacement for Steve Cooper, according to a new report. The Foxes have made a stuttering start to life back in the Premier League,

Latest Leicester City news from LeicestershireLive as Skybet sees shift in overnight market to replace Steve Cooper at the King Power Stadium with Manchester United links strong

Graham Potter ‘increasingly unlikely to be next Leicester City boss ► Subscribe to Sky Sports News: ► Watch Sky Sports: Graham Potter and David Moyes are 'increasingly unlikely to be next Leicester City boss following the sacking of Steve Cooper over the weekend.