Leicester City A move for an “incredible” manager, who is also a target for Premier League side Crystal Palace, is now being considered as a replacement for Oliver Glasner.

Leicester City desperate for new manager amid relegation fears

It’s been a difficult season for Leicester, with Matty Cifuentes sacked after less than seven months in charge as his record since joining in the summer has been hugely disappointing.

To make matters worse, the Foxes were docked six points earlier this month for breaching financial rules, meaning relegation is now starting to become a real issue.

The King Power Stadium side sit outside the bottom three on goal difference alone and are in abysmal form, picking up just one point from their last five games. championship match.

As a result, it may be difficult to attract a top-tier replacement for Cifuentes, but a head coach with extensive experience at the senior level has now been identified as a target.

Football FanCast sources understand that Leicester City are now considering a move for Gareth Southgate, with the Championship side potentially set to compete with Crystal Palace, who are also fond of the former England boss.

After losing to Spain in the 2024 European Cup final, Southgate resigned as head coach of the Three Lions and has not served as a head coach since then, which means that he can take up the position without paying any compensation.

The 55-year-old is the frontrunner for the job but he is not the only option on the Foxes’ shortlist as they have been considering a move for the former Swansea City, Southampton and Rangers manager. Russell Martinwho is also a leading contender.

Southgate’s Leicester City appointment could be ‘incredible’

The former England manager is undoubtedly used to dealing with pressure, having been in the national spotlight for nearly eight years and the job he has done with the Three Lions should not be underestimated.

Although his side failed to cross the finish line, reaching two finals was more than any other England manager has achieved in recent memory, with the Watford-born manager notching 64 wins, 20 draws and 18 losses in 102 games in charge.

The former Middlesbrough boss hasn’t managed at club level for some time, which may be a minor concern, and he hasn’t exactly made a name for himself at the Riverside Stadium, where he was sacked in October 2009, just months after failing to keep Middlesbrough in the Premier League.

However, that was 16 years ago and the sacking was harsh, with Middlesbrough sitting fourth in the table. Southgate has been described as “incredible” by the Daily Mail for his people management skills. Jude BellinghamSince then, he has gained a wealth of experience, so he can become a reliable choice for Leicester City.

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