Leicester City is on the lookout for a new manager to lead them out of the Championship and Steven Gerrard is the latest name on their wanted list. The Liverpool and England legend is keen to get back into management after leaving Aston Villa and hopes his success at Rangers will make him an attractive candidate.
Graham Potter was Leicester’s first choice when Brendan Rodgers left, but he declined the offer as he did not want to jump back into work after leaving Chelsea. However, he has been sounded out again. The former Brighton boss has also been linked with a move to Ligue 1 side Nice, which prospective Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe owns.
Leicester had considered Russell Martin for the post, but relegated Southampton moved for him first and decisively. Gerrard, on the other hand, would come with Foxes legend Gary McAllister on his backroom staff, which would appeal to fans.
Gerrard has been linked with several jobs, including Leeds, and is even a possible future member of the England backroom staff. However, the Leicester job may have the most appeal. Leeds are also on the hunt for a new boss after Sam Allardyce left after failing to keep them up in his four games in charge. His 25-day stint means he now holds the record for the shortest time in charge of a Premier League club. Allardyce would have received a whopping £3million if he had kept Leeds in the top-flight.