Leicester in ‘advanced negotiations’ with Steve Cooper

Leicester City are in advanced talks with Steve Cooper and could appoint the former Nottingham Forest manager this week.

That’s according to The Telegraph, who reported on Wednesday morning that the club’s hierarchy chose Cooper as the best option to succeed Enzo Maresca, who was named Chelsea’s new manager after guiding the Foxes to promotion back. to the Premier League.

Cooper will have a big job on his hands if he takes over, with Leicester facing potentially significant points deductions for profit and sustainability shortfalls when they begin next season in the top flight.

The 44-year-old has been out of work since being sacked by Forest in December, having brought the team back from the Championship and guided them to survive relegation at the end of the 2022/23 season.