Leicester City have identified Graham Potter as their top target to replace Steve Cooper, although the manager’s wage demands may see them turn to a list that also includes Ruud van Nistelrooy.

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.

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.

Leicester have sacked manager Steve Cooper following their 2-1 defeat to Chelsea in the Premier League. Cooper, who took over from former boss Enzo Maresca in the summer, leaves the King Power Stadium with the club two points off the bottom three with two wins in 12 matches.

After bidding an emotional farewell to Manchester United, Ruud van Nistelrooy will now be on the lookout for another managerial role.

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