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Ex-England boss Lee Carsley ‘shortlisted’ for Leicester job with Ruud van Nistelrooy’s days increasingly numbered

Published on April 22, 2025 at 06:15 PM

FORMER England boss Lee Carsley is in the running to replace Ruud van Nistelrooy at Leicester, according to reports.

The club's was confirmed on Sunday, having picked up just 18 points all season.

Lee Carsley, manager of the England U21 football team.
Lee Carsley is a candidate to take over at Leicester
Ruud van Nistelrooy, Leicester City manager.
Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to hold talks with Foxes chiefs this week

, who penned a two-and-a-half-year deal when he replaced the sacked Steve Cooper in November, has been unable to improve performances and results.

Sky Sports claim he is “likely” to leave Leicester at the end of the campaign and a list of possible replacements has been drawn up.

Carsley is one of the names in contention after his interim spell in charge of .

The current Three Lions Under-21s boss managed the senior side for six Nations League games between the departure of Gareth Southgate and arrival of .

Russell Martin is also a candidate for the Leicester job after he was axed by Southampton in December, just seven months after leading them to promotion to .

Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl is also on the shortlist.

The German has impressed in his two seasons at Hillsborough, guiding them to safety last term before a mid-table finish this campaign.

Van Nistelrooy is set to meet with King Power chiefs this week to discuss his future.

He reportedly does not want to quit without receiving compensation.

And the Foxes supposedly cannot sack him now as it could cause Profit and Sustainability problems in the current financial year.

Russell Martin, Southampton manager, reacting during a match.
Russell Martin is also on the club's shortlist
Danny Rohl, Sheffield Wednesday manager.
Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl is also being looked at by Leicester
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