Leicester City set to appoint Steve Cooper as new manager

The 44-year-old Steve Cooper, who was fired by Nottingham Forest in December, has agreed to take over as head coach of Leicester. Former Brighton and Chelsea manager Graham Potter was also considered for the management position by the Foxes. Steve Cooper and Leicester City have come to an agreement for Cooper to take on the role of head coach. 

Leicester met with several possible candidates and conducted a comprehensive process of due diligence. Among them was former Brighton and Chelsea manager Graham Potter, who was given considerable consideration for the King Power job. However, negotiations broke down due to a number of concerns on both sides.

Cooper hasn't had a job since being fired by Nottingham Forest, whom he oversaw for just more than two years, in December of last year. When he departed the City Ground, the team was sitting in 17th position in the standings, having won only once in their previous 13 games. 

The Welshman managed Swansea City of the Championship from 2019 to 2021 after having previously served as manager of the U16 and U17 international team of England, the latter of which won the World Cup in 2017. It would be interesting to see how he fares in the English Premier League once again and his first aim would be to ensure that the club stays clear of the relegation bottle.

Where has former Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca gone?

Enzo Maresca has been named the new head coach of Chelsea. The 44-year-old leaves Leicester after winning the EFL Championship and guiding the team back back into the Premier League. He takes over as Mauricio Pochettino's successor at Stamford Bridge. 

Maresca, who was Chelsea's first pick from a shortlist that included Roberto De Zerbi, who departed Brighton at the conclusion of the season, Kieran McKenna of Ipswich, and Thomas Frank of Brentford, has agreed to a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge with an option for a further year.