Dean Smith is currently in negotiations with Leicester City Football Club to become the manager until the end of the season. The primary focus of these talks is to ensure that the Foxes remain in the Premier League. If Smith is appointed, Craig Shakespeare will return to the King Power Stadium. Shakespeare was part of Claudio Ranieri’s coaching staff when Leicester famously won the Premier League title in 2016 and later replaced Ranieri as manager.
The Foxes are in a precarious situation, sitting in the relegation zone after their home defeat against Bournemouth on Saturday. It is now more important than ever for Leicester to secure a manager who can help them to remain in the Premier League. Smith’s appointment could be the key to ensuring that they stay up.