Graham Potter identified as top Leicester target with Ruud van Nistelrooy also in frame - Steve Cooper was sacked on Sunday after just five months in charge

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 are on the look out after sacking Steve Cooper - now, Ruud van Nistelrooy has been installed as the early favourite to replace him

Van Nistelrooy has applied for the manager's job at Championship Coventry City. However, The Sun says he is also being discussed inside Leicester. It's suggested Cooper has until the end of the year to convince Leicester's board that he is the right man in charge.

Nistelrooy is an exciting option for Leicester City. A former legendary striker, played under the guidance of Alex Ferguson, coached the impeccable and youth-focused PSV Eindhoven, and a massive name from which to build around. Regardless of whether the Dutchman is the best choice, there is a lot for the King Power side to work with.

Steve Cooper's Leicester reign is over after just 12 Premier League games, with Graham Potter and Ruud van Nistelrooy early contenders to replace him.