Leicester City have held talks with former Leeds United boss Jesse Marsch over their managerial vacancy following Brendan Rodgers’ departure this week, according to a report from The Athletic.
And The Telegraph claims that Marsch’s appointment could come by the end of the weekend and would be a three-year deal plus the remainder of this season, with the American coach undeterred at the prospect of leading the club into the Championship if they cannot climb out of the bottom three. [ MORE: Premier League table, 2022-23 season ] Dean Smith and Martin O’Neill were also sounded out about the gig, according to that report, but Marsch impressed the club and is in the driver’s seat.
Marsch was fired by Leeds United midway through this season with the club in relegation danger, but had led the club to safety during the 2021-22 campaign.
He was reportedly offered the Southampton job in the interim before talks fell apart. Adam Sadler and Mike Stowell will remain in charge for Leicester’s relegation six-pointer versus Bournemouth on Saturday (10 am ET).