Leicester City are reportedly considering former Manchester United interim coach Ruud van Nistelrooy as a leading candidate to replace Steve Cooper.
Cooper was dismissed on Sunday following a poor run of form, with the Foxes managing just two wins in 12 Premier League games, leaving them 16th in the league table.
Van Nistelrooy has emerged as a strong contender due to his recent success against Leicester during his time with Manchester United and his desire to manage in the Premier League.
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His name has also been linked to the vacant Coventry City job, although Frank Lampard is currently seen as the frontrunner for that role.
Leicester’s struggles have been highlighted by a four-game winless streak, with Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Chelsea being the final straw for Cooper. Club owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha is eager to make a swift appointment to stabilize the team and steer them away from a potential relegation battle.
Should Van Nistelrooy take the Leicester job, it would mark his return to Premier League action, with a potential reunion against Manchester United when Leicester hosts them in March.
However, his future remains uncertain, as he is also reportedly being considered by Bundesliga 2 side Hamburger SV as a possible replacement for Steffen Baumgart.