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

Latest Leicester City news as Graham Potter's previous words fuel hope among supporters of his long-awaited appointment

Leicester City have identified Graham Potter as their top target to replace Steve Cooper, although the manager’s wage demands may see them turn to a list that also includes Ruud van Nistelrooy.

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.

Leicester City have announced they have parted company with manager Steve Cooper and have drawn up a list of possible replacements. The former Nottingham Forest boss was appointed in the summer

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.

Get the latest betting odds on the Next Permanent Leicester City Manager as Graham Potter is backed in to 5/4 favourite and replaces Ruud van Nistelrooy at the head of the market

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