Leicester have identified Graham Potter as their preferred pick to succeed Enzo Maresca as manager, although they are also investigating other alternatives, including Steve Cooper. Potter has been out of work since his dismissal by Chelsea in April 2023, after less than seven months. Leicester are without a manager ahead of their Premier League return after Maresca resigned to join Chelsea at the beginning of the month. Despite his disappointing time at Stamford Bridge, Potter’s reputation remains high as a result of his efforts at Brighton. Potter has taken his time since leaving Chelsea, most recently speaking with Brighton after garnering attention from Dutch club Ajax.
Leicester want a forward-thinking coach like Maresca. Cooper was let go by Nottingham Forest in December and has been linked with a variety of positions, most recently turning down an offer from Burnley following Vincent Kompany’s exit because he wants to work in the Premier League. Leicester are back in the top flight after winning the Championship on their first attempt following relegation, but their financial situation remains precarious. The Premier League punished the club with violating profitability and sustainability regulations, and they may be forced to sell key players like Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall before the season begins to help with compliance.
Leicester City’s next manager odds as a new favorite emerges from the leading trio Is Leicester City close to appointing their next manager? As news of conversations with a leading contender emerge, the most recent chances on a replacement for Enzo Maresca indicate yes. With the man who brought Leicester back to the Premier League officially confirmed as Chelsea’s new head coach, his previous club has stepped up their efforts to replace him.
Since Chelsea’s interest in Maresca became public, West Brom manager Carlos Corberan has been a favourite for the King Power Stadium job. However, reports of talks with Steve Cooper pushed the former Nottingham Forest manager up to odds-on. The charming Welshman remains one of the shortest odds to take over at the King Power Stadium, but Sky Bet’s newest stats show that Graham Potter’s odds have been reduced in recent days. Indeed, Potter is suddenly the bookmakers’ favourite.
Corberan has dropped to 12/1 fourth favourite, trailing David Moyes (7/2) and Cooper (11/8). However, following rumors that Potter is the Foxes’ ‘top target’, the ex-Brighton and Chelsea player is now only 5/4, down from 16/1 just a few days ago. Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, the former Manchester United manager, has also been linked and is currently rated at 12/1.
